Marmottan Museum

Hi Shelley, I have been to the Marmottan and love it. It's a gem of a small museum and includes Monet's Impression Sunrise which gave Impressionism its name. The museum has a good collection of Monets and a few other Impressionists such as Renoir, Pissarro, and Morisot. Yes, it is worth it and if you love Impressionism, it's a must-do.

It is worth it for sure if you're a Monet fan. It was one of the best parts of my visit to Paris. Aside from Monet, they have an excellent collection of illuminations (miniature paintings from illustrated manuscripts). Very pretty building too. As I recall, the museum is a little off the beaten path, but it's in a quiet residential neighborhood (great break from scooter and big city noise).

We were there in late February. It's worth it but the top floor (which as I understand has the bulk of the Monets) was closed for renovations. I'd check 1st. We had a much more satisfying Monet experience at the Orangerie which has 2 large oval galleries dedicated to the huge "Water Lily" works.

It is absolutely worth it. Doubly so if your friend plans to visit either Rouen or Giverny, but worth it in its own right, a gem.

The Marmottan is a wonderful museum! It has the world's largest collection of works by Monet. If the area housing them is not closed, you will be able to see several of his water lily paintings plus many more of his major works.

The English website for the Marmottan can be a bit misleading, because it reads "open every day from 11:00 to 6:00" but further on you are informed that it is closed Mondays, January 1, May 1 and December 25.

I was there two days ago. It was worth the trip and the 9 Euros. That is a part of Paris new to me. The park between the Metro and the museum is nice enough to inspire a restful picnic.

Swan,

I agree with you about the park! In 2005 my wife and I and our adult daughter stopped and ate a picnic lunch there ourselves on our way from the metro station to the museum.

Just visited it and loved it. It's small enough to be just part of a day but the setting and collection are exquisite -- lovely gift shop, too, and there are elevators for those who need them, and the place wasn't packed.

The D'Orsay is undergoing significant changes right now, so the Marmottan is even more desirable.

Thanks to you all for your input- it is a definite go see for us. How far from the Metro to the museum??

It's about a 10 minute walk, but a pleasant one.

Thanks Norma

it was way out of our way and we walked to it.....But I am glad that we did because it was amazing. We had just arrived to Paris and had not gotten our metro legs yet so we braved the busy sidewalk around rush hour. It was totally worth it.

It is most definitely worth it, and you typically won't have to trip over the crowds to view the art work. I can't wait to go back!

When I was there in December, there were not as many Monets on display as usual, and as I recall, there was a special expo of German art in the basement area that normally houses lots of Monets. Hopefully, things are back to normal now.

Some times, you may have to wait awhile to get in. I arrived before it opened in the morning, but there was still a huge busload of a tour group in line in front of me.

I've been to the Marmottan four times and can't wait to go back again this fall. Its my favorite museum in Paris! The majority of the Monets are in the basement and normally there are only a handful of tourists present. I've never experienced a busload of tourists arriving at the same time. I believe the house used to be lived in by a Monet relative who has opened it for use as a museum. We usually stop for espresso and croissants once we exit the Metro and enjoy going through the park to the museum. We've also walked there from the Trocadero area (after an American breakfast) and it makes for a pleasant walk.

Deb