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150 works across 7 institutions
Paris holds 150 works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir across 7 institutions, including Musée d'Orsay, Petit Palais, and 5 other venues.
Renoir was one of the leading figures of French Impressionism, celebrated for his warm, luminous depictions of leisure, pleasure, and the human figure. He worked primarily in Paris and the surrounding countryside, and later in the south of France, where he spent his final years despite severe arthritis.
Collections in this city
Musée d'Orsay
Paris · 99 works on display
Housed in a spectacular Beaux-Arts railway station, the Orsay holds the world's finest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, covering 1848 to 1914. The collection of Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Van Gogh is unrivalled anywhere.
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Petit Palais
💎 Hidden GemParis · 11 works on display
The Petit Palais houses Paris's City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts, a permanent collection of paintings and decorative arts that is free to enter. The building itself — a Beaux-Arts gem built for the 1900 World's Fair — is as impressive as the collection.
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Musée de l'Orangerie
💎 Hidden GemParis · 18 works on display
A small, intimate museum in the Tuileries Gardens built around Monet's magnificent Nymphéas murals, which occupy two oval rooms designed by the artist himself. Beyond the Water Lilies, the Walter-Guillaume Collection upstairs holds excellent works by Cézanne, Renoir, and Picasso.
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Louvre Museum
Paris · 1 work on display
The world's largest art museum, home to over 35,000 works from antiquity to the 19th century, housed in a former royal palace on the Seine. Allow at least half a day; the Denon Wing holds most of the painting masterpieces.
Musée Marmottan Monet
💎 Hidden GemParis · 10 works on display
The Marmottan holds the world's largest collection of Monet paintings — over 100 works, including many late Giverny canvases — in a former hunting lodge in the Bois de Boulogne. Less visited than the Orsay, it offers a more intimate encounter with the artist.
Portrait de Claude Monet
c. 1875
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Nature morte au sucrier
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La Plage des Martigues
c. 1888
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Musée Picasso
Paris · 6 works on display
The Musée Picasso in the Marais occupies a 17th-century mansion and holds the most comprehensive collection of Picasso's personal work — paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and drawings across all periods of his career. Donated to the French state in lieu of inheritance taxes.
Musée Rodin
💎 Hidden GemParis · 5 works on display
The Rodin Museum occupies the sculptor's former studio and surrounding gardens, displaying his most celebrated works — including The Thinker and The Kiss — in an appropriately intimate setting. The garden alone is worth the admission.
Tête de Jean d'Aire des "Bourgeois de Calais"
c. 1899
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L'Age d'airain
c. 1875
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Eve
c. 1890
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Pierre de Wissant des "Bourgeois de Calais"
c. 1890
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About the artist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
French · Impressionism · 1841–1919
Renoir was one of the leading figures of French Impressionism, celebrated for his warm, luminous depictions of leisure, pleasure, and the human figure. He worked primarily in Paris and the surrounding countryside, and later in the south of France, where he spent his final years despite severe arthritis.
Key works
Luncheon of the Boating PartyBal du moulin de la GaletteThe Swing
Frequently asked questions
How many Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings are on display in Paris?
Our current data shows 150 Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings on display in Paris, spread across the Musée d'Orsay, the Musée de l'Orangerie, and 5 other venues. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Paris has the most Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings?
Musée d'Orsay holds the largest share, with 99 works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in Paris.
Where else can I see Pierre-Auguste Renoir's paintings?
Pierre-Auguste Renoir's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Pierre-Auguste Renoir →
Planning your visit to Paris
Pre-book entry to the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, especially in summer — queues without a ticket can exceed an hour. Many Paris museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month. A day transport pass (carnet) is better value than buying individual Métro tickets.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.