Is Musée de l'Orangerie worth it for photographers?

Two elliptical galleries wrap you in Monet's life-size Water Lilies, lit by daylight from above — it's a quiet, almost meditative ten minutes that the Louvre can't offer. Downstairs adds a tight, top-tier Impressionist collection.

Price

€12.50 (free under 18 / EU under 26)

Time

1–1.5 hrs

Last verified

2026-06-17