#4 Monet's Water Lilies

If you can't make the trip to Giverny (north-west of Paris), where Claude Monet lived amongst his water lilies, you can visit his exquisite paintings in the Musee de L'Orangerie. There are two magnificent oval-shaped rooms showcasing the works which were inspired by Monet's water garden. The eight panels together show the passing of time from sunrise to sunset and captures the variations of light dancing across the pond. It's a soothing and beautiful spot to relax and take it all in.

Plus, there are plenty of other works on display in the rest of the museum including Matisse, Picasso and Rousseau.