You've heard of the Curieuses Nocturnes at the Musée d'Orsay, but have you ever taken part in those at the Musée de l'Orangerie? This museum in the Jardin des Tuileries has nothing to envy its big brother: it organizes unusual and festive evenings, too! The proof is in the pudding: this Friday, May 20, 2022, the Musée de l'Orangerie invites us all to take part in the Curieuse nocturne Retour aux sources!
Starting at 7pm, take part in a bucolic journey to discover Claude Monet and his Water Lilies. The painter is not alone in this exceptional evening: with him, you'll meet all the Impressionist painters and artists of the 19th century, and their masterpieces.
Le décor impressionniste: Aux Sources des Nymphéas, the exhibition at the Musée de l’Orangerie - our pictures
Their goal was to add beautiful in the daily life: impressionist artists have used their talents in a surprising way to make it. With the “Le décor impressionniste: aux sources des Nymphéas” (The impressionist decor: at the roots of the Water Lilies) exhibition, discover how painting can light up a house. Running from March 2, to July 11, 2022, at the Musée de l’Orangerie. [Read more]
Workshops, tours of the exhibition Le décor impressionniste and performances are on the program for this Curieuse nocturne. Monet's Water Lilies are in the spotlight on this joyous summer evening, where all art lovers can get together.
Forget the nightclubs: this May 20, the party's at the Musée de l'Orangerie! Dance and have fun to the sound of three brand-new live performances by LAAKE, a revelation on the neoclassical scene, in the magical setting of the Water Lilies.
Reservations for this Curieuse nocturne are free, so there's every reason to join in! So why miss out?
Dates and Opening Time
On May 20, 2022
From 07:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location
Musée national de l'Orangerie
Jardin Tuileries
75001 Paris 1
Access
Metro 1, 8 and 12, Concorde station
Prices
Free
Official website
www.musee-orangerie.fr
Booking
billetterie.musee-orangerie.fr
More information
From 9pm, access to the Tuileries Gardens only via the Poterne de l'Orangerie (corner of Place de la Concorde, Seine side).
Le décor impressionniste: Aux Sources des Nymphéas, the exhibition at the Musée de l’Orangerie - our pictures
