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Musee de l'Orangerie

Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France
01 44 77 80 07
Ranked #4 of 533 attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 1237 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Museums
Traveller Description: beautiful art. I wasn't expecting the magnificent display of Monet's Nympheaus.  Absolutely stunning. I thought it would be a series of rectangular... more »
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Ossining
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Not only do you get Monet's Nympheas (Water Lilies), but there is a fabulous art collection there as well. The Water Lilies are an incredible work of art and are displayed as Monet wanted them to be. An escape from the outside world. More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I really liked this compact museum. Monet's Lilies are great and the place can be seen in an hour. It is so close to the Louvre that you should see them both. More

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Luxembourg
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

An amazing collection of mostly 19th century paintings. More

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Rutledge, Missouri
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Monet's waterlilies are displayed in a way that allows one to be surrounded by the paintings. It is absolutely breathtaking. All signage is in French with no English translation - I highly recommend getting the audio tour. Also, there is a free 45 minute film (in French with English sub-titles) that helps put the whole thing into perspective. Highly recommended!... More

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indianapolis, in
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I remembered being in Paris 20 years ago when I went to the quaint little art museum called Jeu de Pomme and was thrilled to see it's art had been moved to a new building. I got there at 9 am to open the museum and was lucky to be one of 5 people sitting in the gallery viewing the... More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Having almost been trampled to death in the Musee d'Orsay, this little gem of a museum comes as a welcome surprise! No queues, manageable crowds, but above all stunningly beautiful art. Museum falls into three main areas: 1) The Monet murals 2) A Debussy themed exhibition 3) A collection of impressionist / post-impressionist paintings The museum as a whole package... More

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NYC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We were thinking of a trip to Giverny, but coming here saved us the time. Eight wonderful panels by Monet. More

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Tempe, Arizona
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I went mainly to view the very large paintings by Claude Monet. This museum is located at one of the entrances to Le Jardin Tulleries, very close to the Concorde round about. More

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Toronto, Canada
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This museum presents the giant wall size paintings by the master. The sheer size of these paintings put one right in the scenes. Take a photo (no flash) of yourself in the picture and you fit right in. More

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Cardiff by the Sea
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I very much enjoyed this museum - wanted to see some impressionist paintings without the long lines. This museum had virtually no line, and each room had perhaps 10 - 15 people in it. Allowed me to relax and really soak up the beautiful works showcased. More

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