About this route
A half-day art marathon from Impressionism to contemporary — through gardens and along grand boulevards between world-class museums.
Stops on this route
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Start
Musée de l'Orangerie
Home to Monet's Water Lilies murals in two oval rooms designed to his specifications.
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1
Jeu de Paume
National gallery for photography and contemporary image arts in the Tuileries.
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2
Musée d'Orsay
Impressionist art museum in a former Beaux-Arts railway station.
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3
Musée Rodin
The sculptor's own mansion and gardens filled with The Thinker, The Kiss and The Gates of Hell.
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4
Palais de Tokyo
Europe's largest centre for contemporary art, open until midnight, with experimental exhibitions.
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End
Petit Palais
Free fine arts museum in a stunning Beaux-Arts building with a peaceful garden courtyard café.
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