Musee d'Orsay, Paris
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Description
The Musée d'Orsay houses the largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings in the world from artists including Monet, Degas, Manet, Morisot, Renoir, Cézanne, Sisley, Van Gogh, and Seurat. It is one of the most visited art museums in the world. The museum is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station build at the end of the 19th century, on the left bank of the Seine across from the Tuileries Garden and close to the National Assembly.
Access & Transport
The museum is best accessed by train (Musée d'Orsay station on RER C line) and metro (Solférino station on line 12). There are also bus services covering the neighbourhood. The 2 closest parkings are Carrousel du Louvre and Bac Montalembert for those electing to drive.
Instructions & Recommendations
There is a lot to see so plan on staying 2-3h depending on your interests. We would not recommend trying to visit the Louvre on the same day so geographically this activity is best combined with a walk towards Les Invalides or towards the 6th arrondissement and St Germain des Prés
Environmental & Social
The building has state of the art heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems (improvements carried out in the early 2010s). We have no additional data on the environmental side. Slightly positive from a social aspect as it helps spreads culture and the arts.
Conclusion
The Musée d'Orsay is an easy activity to analyse: the best collection of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings in the world, bar none. And this, in a beautifully designed Beaux-Arts building. In fact, we would go as far as recommending a visit even to those who usually show little interest in arts generally and paintings in particular.
Key positive
Unparalleled collection of impressionist paintings and drawings (late 19th / early 20th century)
Extraordinarily successful building reconversion
Reasonable entry fee and centrally located
Key negative
Can be crowded with waiting lines - buy your ticket online ahead of time
Suitability
Suitable for all ages even though children under 12 may not be that interested The museum is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.
About this Rating
TYPE
Onsite
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:3h
Monday -
Tuesday09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday09:30 - 18:00
Thursday09:30 - 21:45
Friday09:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:30 - 18:00
Sunday09:30 - 18:00