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stealer; here you'll find eight of Monet's enormous, ethereal
Water Lilies
canvases bathed
in natural light.
Downstairs is the private collection of art dealer Paul Guillaume (1891-1934), with
works by all the big names of early modern art: Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Renoir,
Modigliani, Soutine and Utrillo. Don't miss the haunting
Portrait of Lady Chanel
by
Marie Laurencin or the disquieting
La Noce
by Rousseau.
There's always a queue, so arrive early. A combination ticket covering admission to the
Musée d'Orsay costs €16.
Jeu de Paume
This wonderfully airy
gallery
is set in the Palais des Tuileries' erstwhile
jeu de paume
(real, or royal, tennis court). It stages innovative photography exhibitions.
DON'T MISS
Monet's
Water Lilies
Paul Guillaume collection
Picnic or stroll in the park
PRACTICALITIES
7am-11pm Jun-Aug, shorter hours rest of year
Tuileries or Concorde
