8 Fascinating Museums in Paris That Will Make You Forget the Louvre (For a Day)

3. Musée de l’Orangerie

The Musée de l’Orangerie, located in the Tuileries Garden in Paris, is best known for Claude Monet’s Water Lilies series. These massive, curved paintings are displayed in two oval rooms designed to create an immersive experience of light and color.

The museum also houses the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume Collection which includes works by Renoir, Picasso, Matisse, and Modigliani.

Originally built in 1852 as a greenhouse for orange trees, the museum offers serene, airy rooms with plenty of natural light. Its compact size makes it easy to explore in a single visit.

Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris – web