Does the Paris Museum Pass Include the Musée de l’Orangerie (Monet’s Water Lilies)?
Yes — the Musée de l’Orangerie is included in the Paris Museum Pass, home to Monet’s monumental Water Lilies in their specially designed oval rooms. Note that the Orangerie requires a free timed reservation even with the pass. At around €12.50 individually, it’s a compact, high-impact stop right by the Louvre and the Tuileries. Here’s how to use the pass there.
What the pass covers
Your pass includes full entry to the Musée de l’Orangerie — both the famous Water Lilies rooms and the excellent collection downstairs, with works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Modigliani and Picasso. One included entry covers it all, saving you the roughly €12.50 admission.
Monet’s Water Lilies
The Orangerie’s glory is Monet’s *Nymphéas* (Water Lilies): eight vast panels wrapping around two purpose-built oval rooms, bathed in natural light from above. Monet conceived them as a place of calm contemplation, and standing surrounded by the shimmering water and reflections is one of the most serene experiences in any Paris museum.
You must reserve a timed slot
The Orangerie is on the list of sites that require a free timed-entry reservation even for pass holders. The pass grants access, but you need to book a slot in advance through the official site. The museum is small and popular, so reserve as soon as you have your pass, particularly in high season.
How to book
- Buy your Paris Museum Pass first.
- Go to the official Orangerie ticketing site.
- Select the Paris Museum Pass holder option and a date and time.
- Confirm your free reservation.
- Save it with your pass on your phone.
How long to allow
The Orangerie is compact, so around an hour is enough to enjoy the Water Lilies and the downstairs collection without rushing. That makes it an ideal pairing with a larger museum on the same day — a calm, concentrated dose of beauty rather than a marathon.
Where it is and what’s nearby
The Orangerie sits in the Tuileries Garden, at the Place de la Concorde end, just a short walk from the Louvre and across the river from the Musée d’Orsay. These three form a natural Seine-side cluster, so you can comfortably combine the Orangerie with one or both on a single pass day.
When to go
The Orangerie is closed on Tuesdays. The Water Lilies are at their most luminous in good natural light, so a bright day enhances the experience. Early or late slots are quieter; book one of those for the most contemplative visit among the panels.
Tips for your visit
- Reserve a free slot as soon as you buy your pass.
- Allow about an hour for the whole museum.
- Pair it with the Louvre and Orsay nearby.
- Avoid Tuesdays (closed).
- Choose a quieter slot to savour the Water Lilies.
The value the Orangerie adds to your pass
At around €12.50, the Orangerie is an easy win toward your pass’s value, and because it’s compact and central it costs you little time. Pair it with the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay — both a short walk or bridge away — and the three together comfortably exceed the price of a 2-day pass, while delivering a near-perfect day of art along the Seine.
Buy your Paris Museum Pass for the Orangerie
To experience Monet’s Water Lilies without a separate ticket, buy your Paris Museum Pass online in advance, then reserve your free timed slot on the official Orangerie site. Secure your pass and step into one of Paris’s most peaceful artistic spaces.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Orangerie included in the pass?
Yes — full entry, including Monet’s Water Lilies.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes — the Orangerie requires a free timed slot even with the pass.
What will I see?
Monet’s Water Lilies plus works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse and others.
How long should I spend?
About an hour — it’s compact.
When is it closed?
Tuesdays.
What’s nearby?
The Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, forming a Seine-side cluster.