Majestic Space of Musee L’Orangerie
<p>Paris became home to many famous artists and people from all over the world coming here to see the art of Monet, Cezanne, and many others. Mostly focusing on the Louvre, D’Orsay visitors forget that there are other galleries, that are smaller but not less charming and interesting. Musee L’Orangerie is one smaller gallery located in Tuileries Gardens near metro Concorde on the 3rd line. Built in 1852 by Napoleon III it was originally used to store citruses during cold weather, so the building has an interesting location that allows it to avoid cold wind. The walls and ceiling are made from glass to absorb more sunshine and light. Besides being stored for citruses, it was used for various events and performances like musical and artistic shows, and banquets but only until 1922. After World War 1 the situation radically changed for L’ Orangerie, and it became a space to exhibit living artists and permanent residence for “Water Lillies” that Claude Monet generously donated to the state.</p>
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