Where to eat near the Musée de l'Orangerie ?

Three options within ten minutes : the seasonal kiosks and terraces of the Tuileries Garden itself, the cafés and tea salons under the arcades of Rue de Rivoli, and the Saint-Honoré district just behind, quieter and less tourist-oriented. I don't mention any addresses : they change, the neighborhood remains.

The closestKiosks of the Tuileries Garden

Under the arcadesRue de Rivoli, cafés and tea rooms

More peacefulSaint-Honoré district

Inside the museumWater fountain on level -2

Before or after, not during

The ticket entitles you to a single entry, without re-entry. There is no restaurant in the museum, only a water fountain on level -2. So plan your meal before or after. As I advise entering at 9 am, the formula that works is a breakfast under the arcades around 8 am 15, then the museum, then an early lunch in the garden around 11 am. The timing is on visit duration

The Tuileries Garden

Seasonal kiosks with terraces are set up along the alleys. The service is simple and the setting does the rest. Off-season, they may be closed; then, Rue de Rivoli is the fallback.

The arcades of Rue de Rivoli

Across from the garden, the arcades house cafés and tea salons with a very wide range of prices. I choose based on who is seated: when there are locals, it's a good sign.

Saint-Honoré

Two streets behind Rivoli, the Saint-Honoré district has bistros where people who work there have lunch. That's where I go when I have time. What else to do in the area is on around the museum.

The house's tip

The ticket + cruise adds an hour of boat ride departing from the port of La Bourdonnais, near the Eiffel Tower, in the 7th arrondissement: if you take it, have lunch between the two, on the museum side.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a café in the Musée de l'Orangerie ?

No, only a water fountain on level -2. Eat before or after, there is no re-entry. See visit duration.

Can you picnic in the Tuileries Garden ?

The garden is free and has benches and chairs. Seasonal kiosks also offer food. See around the museum.

Where to have breakfast before the 9 a.m. opening ?

Under the arcades of Rue de Rivoli, two minutes from the entrance. You'll be at the door for the opening. See the best time.