🇫🇷Musée d’Orsay, Paris

Musée d’Orsay, Paris One of the three major art museums in Paris, alongside the Louvre (classical art) and Centre Pompidou (modern art), it specializes in works of art from 1848 to 1914, especially Impressionist and Post-Impressionist treasures. It is the museum with the largest collection of Impressionist paintings in the world! ⸻ Historical Background and Architectural Features • The original site was the Gare d’Orsay railway station, built on the eve of the 1900 World Expo, and is a magnificent Art Nouveau-style railway building. • The station fell into disuse in the mid-20th century, was renovated in the 1980s, and officially opened as an art gallery in 1986. • The original giant glass skylight, iron frame structure and clock tower have been retained, with wide open spaces and excellent lighting, giving people the feeling of being on a time travel train. ⸻ Collection Highlights The core attraction of Orsay is Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, including: Impressionist giant • Monet: Water Lilies, Gare Saint-Lazare • Manet: The Luncheon on the Grass, Olympia • Renoir: Dance at the Moulin de la Galette Post-Impressionism and the Modernist Pioneers • Van Gogh: Self-Portrait, Starry Night over the Rhone, The Cathedral at Auvers • Gauguin: Tahiti Series • Cézanne: Still Life and Mont Sainte-Victoire Series • Seurat: A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, a representative of pointillism Sculpture and other media • Sculptures by Rodin and Degas • 19th century decorative arts and photography are also on display ⸻ Visiting Experience and Tips • The space design is very clear: the top floor is the essence of Impressionism, and it is recommended to visit from top to bottom. • The famous clock window: The huge clock glass window in the museum is a popular photo spot for internet celebrities, overlooking the Seine River and the city of Paris. • The exhibits are rich, but not as overwhelming as the Louvre, and you can enjoy the highlights in about 2-3 hours. • Occasionally, special themed exhibitions are held, which can be attended by purchasing additional tickets. ⸻ Useful Information 💰Per capita consumption: General ticket €16, free for EU residents aged 18-25, discounted tickets on weekends and daily 🕰️Business hours: 9:30–18:00 every day (closed on Mondays, extended to 21:45 on Thursdays) 🗓️Itinerary: 2-3 hours, take RER C line to Musée d’Orsay station, or walk from the Louvre across the Seine.