Orangerie- is it finally open?
Apr 30th, 2004, 02:59 PM
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Orangerie- is it finally open?
It sems time to post the annual question. Is the orangerie open yet, and if not, any ideas about when? My theory (not serious) is that they ruined the monet murals and are afraid to re-open and let everyone know.
Apr 30th, 2004, 03:40 PM
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The official word on the closing is that excavations in the foundations uncovered archaeological material (a wall constructed in the 16th century) that must be dealt with carefully and completely before the museum re-opens.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/news/...040323,00.html
Meanwhile, after June 17 you will again be able to visit reception room at the Musee Gustav Moreau, which has been closed since 1903.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/news/...040323,00.html
Meanwhile, after June 17 you will again be able to visit reception room at the Musee Gustav Moreau, which has been closed since 1903.
Apr 30th, 2004, 05:05 PM
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How disappointing that it will be quite awhile before the orangerie is opened. I was in Paris in 2001 and at that time it was closed and I was hoping when I go there in May it would have reopened. Oh well, I guess it will give me yet another excuse to go back to Paris
Apr 30th, 2004, 05:15 PM
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What I don't understand is, what with all these interminable, if understandable, delays, why they don't move the permanent collection there to some other venue until they get through dealing with the new archaeological findings. Surely they are losing valuable revenue, because the Orangerie was always a favorite with Impressionist fans (especially fans of Les Nymphéas), of which there are many. Maybe epi's theory isn't totally off base? I doubt it, but who knows? It's been YEARS now!
May 1st, 2004, 11:45 AM
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When we were there in December 1998 they were starting to shut down -- you could still see the Nympheas [for a peek: http://travelswithus.net/DEC98/paris2.htm, but that was about it
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