[2025 Paris Attraction] Travel Guide for Musee d'Orsay (Updated Mar)

·At the “Palace of Impressionisms”, appreciate the impressionist masterpieces of many masters of art.·Visit the noble and elegant architecture of the Musée d'Orsay and the six bronze statues representing the six continents on the Place du Musée.·Admire the paintings in natural light under the large glass dome of the Musée d’Orsay.The Musée d'Orsay, located on the left bank of the Seine, has a large collection of Impressionist works and is known as the "Palace of Impressionism." Here you can admire the masterpieces of many masters of art. The palace of arts, the "Palais des Impressionnistes," is across from the Louvre Museum. It houses more than 4,000 art collections, which were exhibited for nearly half a century, from 1848 to the beginning of the rise of Cubism (1848-1912). Locals often say that if you want to appreciate artistic treasures before 1848, go to the Louvre; if you are interested in modern art after 1912, go to the Centre national de la culture et de l'art Pompidou; and the Musée d'Orsay is the transition between the two. The most beautiful museums in Europe may want to take a look at the architecture and square of the Orsay Museum. It is one of the most beautiful museums in Europe. EnglishIts predecessor was the Orsay Station built by a famous Italian architect for the Paris World's Fair in 1900. Transformed into a national museum. The exterior wall of the museum is decorated with white marble, noble and elegant. There are also exquisite sculptures on the square in front of the museum, among which the six bronze statues representing the six continents are not to be missed. The magnificent golden bell used in the station has also been well preserved and is still in use today, which is worth seeing. Entering the museum, you will find that there are still traces of the station. The railway tracks on the first floor of the station, the VIP lounge on the second floor, and the hotel on the third floor have been transformed into exhibition halls. The large glass dome of the Musée d'Orsay is also impressive, so visitors can admire the paintings in natural light. Currently, the Musée d'Orsay has more than 80 exhibition rooms on five floors, open to the public on three floors. The three floors display the treasures of the collection in chronological order. The room on the first floor mainly exhibits paintings, sculptures and decorative arts from 1850 to 1870, including many masterpieces by masters. During your visit, you can start from the sculpture alley in the center of the room, stop at the exhibition rooms on either side of the alley, and then visit the famous model of the Paris Opera. #Not to be missed# LaSource in Hall 1, Desglaneuses in Hall 4, Bergèreavecsonteau in Hall 4, Gypsy Camping Roulotte in Hall 9, Olympia in Hall 14... Visit the middle floor The middle floor presents works from 1870 to 1914, including official art from the Third Republic period, symbolism, academic painting and decorative arts from the Art Nouveau period. The works can be viewed in chronological order. #Not to be missed# Hall 71 features many masterpieces, such as "Portrait of the Artist", "The Starry Night", "The Church of Auvers-sur-Oise, View from the Chevet), etc. In addition, at the end of the corridor on the 2nd floor, you can also see the "Gates of Hell". Visit the floor The floor mainly features the works of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters, nicknamed the "Palace of Impressionism". #must-sees# "Le déjeunersurl'herbe", "Nymphéasbleues", "Larousseàl'ombrelle", "Danseàlacampagne", "Le Moulin à Crêpes", "La Galette de Baldumulinde", "L'Âge de Bronze", etc. HAVE A COFFEE AT After your visit to the upper floors, sit down for a drink at Café Campana, at the end of the Galerie des Impressionnistes, where you can admire the Museum's iconic clock up close d'Orsay, as well as a panoramic view of the city of Paris and authentic Parisian cuisine. In addition, the museum has also set up restaurants and cafes on the second floor and in the halls of the first floor, which are convenient for visitors to rest. The restaurant on the second floor has been in operation since 1900, focusing on traditional French cuisine, which is very sentimental. In addition, there are bookstores and sales points at the entrance of the Musée d'Orsay and along the tour route. There are a series of books such as guidebooks and picture books, articles based on the museum's collection, and postcards.Upon entering the museum, you will find that the traces of the railway station are still there. The railway tracks on the first floor of the station, the VIP lounge on the second floor, and the hotel on the third floor have all been transformed into exhibition halls.Take a close look at the iconic clock at the Musée d’Orsay