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Orsay Museum
(Musée d'Orsay)
Art Museum
Paris
"Their impressionist collection is absolutely amazing."(61 Tips)
"Th most beautiful museum in Paris with the best restaurant too!"(34 Tips)
"The real gem of Paris- more manageable and enjoyable than the Louvre"(49 Tips)
"Excellent collection of van Gogh, Gauguin, Monet and many else."(32 Tips)
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MelforssMarch 2, 2015My absolute favorite museum in Paris. Only the building itself is worth seeing and then Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet, Manet, Gauguin, Degas, Picasso and all their friends will keep you company. Must go
Jan-Willem CallebautJanuary 8, 2017The best and must see museum if you are in to realist and impressionist art. The works of Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, Cezanne, Degas, ... are a must one everyone's bucket list.
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Andrea AssierMarch 10, 2015One of my favorite museums, the musée d'Orsay is in a charming, beautiful building and houses a large collection of impressionist pieces . I recommend a visit to their beautiful tea room as well
Amnon BMarch 19, 2015For this is the best museum in Paris the art is beautifully presented in intimate size room . Magnificent collection of impressionist art and even very good restaurants . What more someone can ask
Cody GriggersNovember 21, 2014Go to the Louvre because you have to. But come to the Orsay to be amazed from start to finish...from the architecture to seeing what seems like every blockbuster painting in Western civilization.
RAKANSeptember 11, 2023Beautiful museum 💫 greatly designed 🎨 a lot of history 📜 painting 💫 sculpture ✨ you must visit while you are in Paris ☀️
Katy ZackAugust 21, 2016Gorgeous train station converted to art museum features one of the worlds best collection of Impressionism plus super famous works by Van Gogh and countless others
Frankie RobertoDecember 19, 2014Worth visiting just for a view inside the amazing building – the art is an added bonus. My favs: Toulouse-Lautrec, van Gogh and Cézanne. Visit the upper floors for a view out through the clock faces.
Brian YuJune 13, 2017The express line (museum pass, line C, library entrance) is still super long and at least an hour wait at 10am. Getting the museum pass is a must. And come before 9 (before open) to get a head start
Gamze Alhamo SarıtaşMarch 14, 2016The museum located near Seine river. Structural details must be seen inside and outside. You can see many works of famous artists.It was amazing for me cause of i saw Van Gogh's (my best) works.
Sherry JuJune 16, 2018One of the best museums in Paris! Could spend days here and they have special exhibitions from time to time. The highlights are Van Ghou and Monet. Be sure to get the audio guide.
- Cody GriggersNovember 21, 2014Recommend heading straight for the top floor to see the rockstar works of Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, Degas, etc. You don't want to be at the end of your visit and out of energy to enjoy these.
johnlemonApril 4, 2016Inspiring & delightful! You can easily spend a whole day if you're interested in the collection. They offer combined tickets with Musée de l'Orangerie and Musée Rodin as well.
Nicole ForbesApril 4, 2017The exhibits are amazing and it always has temporary exhibits too. Might take a little too long to get in. If you can afford it, avoid it on the days with free entrance
Sofia PapastamelosFebruary 18, 2019A must see in Paris! Check out their website to see what exhibits are on display. They also have ticket packages for other museums as well.
Adam SigelMay 28, 2015The building itself is a work of art, and the Impressionist gallery up on the 5th floor is outstanding. The whole museum is a pleasure, and worth the wait to get in.
Lisa StarbucksJuly 14, 2018They have a large collection and one room seems to be better than the other! Buy tickets online and save yourself from lining up. It can get a bit cool in there too!
Joseph LegastoJune 8, 2022Houses the great artworks from Van Gogh and Monet. Make sure to go straight up to the top floor to get a glimpse of the masterpieces before working your way down to the ground floor.
Humaid BinyelaiyelJuly 1, 2022The Musée d’Orsay is housed in a beautiful converted Beaux-Arts railway station, with masterpieces from Van Gogh & Claude Monet to name a few.Start on the 5th floor “impressionist gallery”
Marina BurityMay 11, 2015The best museum in Paris. Its size allows you to see it all in one day, the building (an old train station) is gorgeous and you can see the best of impressionism (Monet, Rembrant, Van Gogh) up close!
Jake SmithJuly 5, 2015Don't miss the Opera Garnier exhibit, located on the ground floor near the cafe. A truly amazing display, with a cross section of the building and a "birds-eye view" of the Opera's neighborhood.
Byron ChengApril 26, 2019Come for the (neo)impressionist stuff on the top floor and the beautiful building.Cheaper to wait in line to buy tickets. Also, if you're planning to do Rodin or Orangerie, get a combo ticket
Fabio PetrucciFebruary 9, 2016Great museum not only for the arts but also for its architecture. Deserves a visit. Free admission under 25yo. Manageable to visit within 3 hours.
Forget the Louvre: this is the best museum in Paris. The building is gorgeous and the collection is stunning. Reserve at least 3 hours to see everything - on all the flours, and more for exhibitions.- Matt TaylorFebruary 7, 2015Beware the first Sunday of the month when the museum is free to all and queues can easily reach an hour long. Beautiful main hall and exhibits but little compared to the Louvre.
MaríaMarch 4, 2017Amazing museum (it used to be a train station) plenty of impressionist paintings. Really recommended
Brenda XueDecember 12, 2017Don't forget to look up! The ceilings are beautiful. Tip: the gift shops before you exit to the lobby are cheaper than the one by the audiotour rentals
Varun ShettyJune 18, 2014No photography allowed inside most of the museum but when you're up on one of the 5th floor platforms you are allowed take a great shot of this old train station.
William Jameson ReimannDecember 28, 2018I remember when this was an actual train station--what they've done here is stunning. It is organized superbly to get in; once you do, it is a beautiful place. The side rooms of photography are great
Igor NakonechnyiJuly 26, 2016Amazing impressionists collection! Be sure to buy your ticket in advance to avoid the queues. Plan at least 4 hours to see everything. Better combine the ticket with Musée d'Orangerie.
Hind AAugust 14, 2021Start from the 5the floor where all the heartwarming arts locate, beautiful magical shelter for a rainy days in paris🤍
Lena Van BergenMay 15, 2016Beautiful inspiring museum! Go to the 6th floor for a rest on the super comfortable round sofas and for a nice view trough the huge clock!
Leah RaddishApril 17, 2015Wonderful museum. Check out the van Gogh on the 2nd floor and then head up to the 5th floor and check out the impressive collection of impressionists. Find the view from the top from there.
Sunny SombreroSeptember 7, 2014fantastic museeum. the pictures are in the quantity/quality-ratio much better than in the Louvre. the paintings from William Bouguereau are awesome. good high class restaurant at the 2nd floor.
Travis MurdockAugust 10, 2019In my opinion, this is the best museum in Paris. Of course you still have to go to The Louvre, but the light, presentation and experience at the Orsay is splendid. Don’t skip it.
Fleur JulieMarch 20, 2017This is one of my favorite places in Paris. The museum in itself is beautiful and there are a lot of different kinds of arts. Go upstairs to see the clock window.
Brittny KunkleAugust 3, 2016The impressionist exhibit is great. Great alternative to the Louvre for those looking to spend a few hours vs a whole day. I would highly recommend buying tickets beforehand!
AntónioJuly 21, 2013Beautiful premises. I loved the Van Gogh rooms and the sculptures in ground floor lit with natural light. Museum shop quite banal. Restaurants are all very expensive
StudentApril 3, 2019My favorite museum in Paris,lot of impressionists here,you can easy spend one day here and enjoy the exhibitsFree WiFi
Milica TasićSeptember 3, 2013Enchanted by Monet and Van Gogh! Worth visiting. It can be pretty crowded on free pass days but even though the queues seem to never end they are actually really fast and you'll enter in 10-15 min :)
Jack OApril 13, 2016A wonderful experience. The building itself is remarkable to be inside. The artworks there are very well presented and curated. Book a ticket in advance and you don't have to line up.
Jeremy KrantzAugust 13, 2014One of Paris's most overlooked museums, it hosts some great pieces from the world's greatest painters. From Monet to Cézanne and many more in between. Well worth visiting.
Samin MSeptember 1, 2017You don't have time in Paris? Skip Du Louvre and go here. DO NOT MISS IT. This building is a masterpiece with so many great piece if arts. I spent more time here than Louvre!- Alan HJune 19, 2017Fantastic museum. Wish I could come back often. Anyone who doesn't like this museum either hates everything or has zero culture whatsoever... awesome exhibits and collection!
Frank BakMay 19, 2018It’s a great museum. Advice: take a whole day to wander around. Just a lunchbreak will do. Great collection of impressionists.
Alex ZhuravlovaAugust 8, 2014As for me, it was the best museum i visited in Paris. You better start from the 5th floor, where are all the best of impressionist, and than go all the way down to the first floor.
Hana BaresovaMay 2, 2014The floor of impresionism was excelent, you can see Monet, Manet, Cezane, Renoir, Van Gogh and even Picasso. recommend to book tickets online to avoid queue !!! very easy and comfortable
KyzeDecember 17, 2014Amazing museum, I even like it better than the Louvre. Also, it won't take as much time to visit it as the Louvre. Some of the best Van Gogh paintings are here!
Charley GaliciaAugust 24, 2019I love this museum, it's my second time here but everyone that works here is extremely rude except for the coat check kids and the ticket office. Any help, good luck!
Lennart van NieuwenhuijzenFebruary 10, 2016Gorgeous old train station converted to museum. Large collection that we had to rush through because of time constraints. Will return for sure.
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Le Musée d'Orsay regroupe l'une des plus belles collections au monde d'œuvres impressionnistes et du XIXème siècle.
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