Musée de l'Orangerie Entry & Seine Cruise
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Highlights
- Admire masterpieces by world-famous artists.
- Experience Monet’s iconic Water Lilies paintings.
- Explore the museum’s newly redesigned galleries.
- See Paris’s top landmarks in just 1 hour on a Seine River cruise.
- Learn about Paris’s famous monuments with an onboard audio guide.
See Monet’s famous Water Lilies at the Orangerie Museum, then enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Seine with stunning views of Paris landmarks.
The Musée de l’Orangerie is a renowned art museum located at the western edge of the Tuileries Gardens, just a short walk from Place de la Concorde in the heart of Paris. Known for its remarkable collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, the museum offers visitors a peaceful and enriching cultural experience in an elegant setting.
The museum is world-famous as the permanent home of Claude Monet’s monumental Water Lilies series. These eight large murals are displayed in specially designed oval galleries filled with natural light, creating an immersive environment where visitors can fully appreciate Monet’s vision. The Water Lilies rooms are among the most iconic art spaces in Paris and attract art lovers from around the world.
Beyond Monet’s masterpieces, the Musée de l’Orangerie features an exceptional collection of works by leading artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visitors can admire paintings by Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Rousseau, Alfred Sisley, Chaim Soutine, Maurice Utrillo, and many other influential figures who helped shape modern art.
The museum’s modern layout creates a thoughtful connection between Monet’s Water Lilies and the École de Paris (School of Paris) collection. This carefully designed visitor route allows guests to better understand the evolution of modern painting in the early 20th century. At the entrance to the permanent collection, visitors encounter striking polyptychs by Joan Mitchell, on loan from the Musée national d’Art moderne, alongside large works by artists such as Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani, Derain, and Douanier Rousseau.
The monographic galleries offer a more intimate viewing experience, allowing visitors to observe each artwork closely and appreciate the details of the paintings. The overall museum visit feels elegant, calm, and well curated, making it enjoyable for both experienced art lovers and first-time visitors.
Access to the Musée de l’Orangerie is simple and convenient. Present your pre-booked voucher at the entrance reserved for ticket holders. After a quick security check, you can enter the museum and begin exploring the galleries.
After discovering the museum, continue your Paris experience with a relaxing one-hour Seine River cruise. This scenic journey provides a completely different perspective of the city as the boat travels along the historic river that flows through the heart of Paris.
Once your cruise ticket is downloaded, head to the Bateaux Parisiens pier near the Eiffel Tower. Simply present your ticket on your mobile phone, board the boat, and enjoy a comfortable cruise along the Seine. As you glide past the riverbanks, admire UNESCO-listed scenery and iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Louvre Museum, the Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and several beautiful historic bridges.
An onboard audio guide provides engaging commentary about the monuments, history, and atmosphere of Paris, adding context to the views as you relax on the cruise. Whether during the day or in the evening, the experience offers a memorable way to see the city.
The Seine River cruise provides a calm and immersive way to discover Paris from the water, perfectly complementing your museum visit. Together, the Musée de l'Orangerie Entry & Seine Cruise create a balanced cultural experience that combines world-class art with some of the most iconic sights of Paris.
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Fantastic - what an amazing museum. Small, but perfectly formed. Loved it
Great way to get tickets we couldn’t book any other way. Seamless and great value. Made it possible to have a great experience we would have missed.
Museum was as glorious as we expected, not large, but the art on display was amazing. Boat ride was great. Really informative.
Très bien mais je trouve un peu cher
Good for when you dont have tickets to neither and dont want to wait
Le Ninfee di Monet sono qualcosa di unico, delle tele immense che ti immergono nella natura, la crociera sulla Senna merita di essere vissuta si riesce a vedere Parigi da un'altra prospettiva, sicuramente magnifica.
Il museo è bellissimo e imperdibile… la crociera sulla Senna mi aspettavo meglio
Cruise was brilliant and very little queue. The water lily paintings are stunning but we did wait an hour to go in. Worth it but plan time in your itinerary to wait.
How fantastic to see the Water Lilies installation. A really lovely opportunity to be reflective amongst the serenity of the images. Would 100% recommend. The trip down the Seine was excellent with views and commentary in a variety of languages. Opportunity to take photos of Parisian architecture without the crowds!
Excellent value for money! I originally booked this for the Orangerie Museum and saw the Seine cruise as a bonus, but it ended up being one of the highlights of the day. I was a little worried because there was no timed entry on the ticket, but it wasn’t an issue at all. I actually preferred the flexibility of joining the next available admission queue. The museum was busy, as expected, but well organised and really informative. We paid an extra €5 for the audio guide, which was definitely worth it. The river cruise was easy to get to by bus and, again, having no fixed departure time was great. We boarded quickly despite it being busy, there was plenty of seating, and the cruise lasted around an hour. A free audio guide is available via QR code, so bring earphones. Seeing landmarks like Notre-Dame and Pont Neuf from the water was fantastic. I’d highly recommend this ticket.