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Orsay Museum

View French masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas in a former railyway station turned museum.

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Orsay Museum
Visitors at the Orsay Museum in Paris, part of Combo: 29129 + 6235 tour package.
Visitors viewing sculptures in the grand hall of the Orsay Museum, Paris.
Interior of Musée d'Orsay, Paris, featuring sculptures and a large ornate clock.
Street scene illustration from the Art is in the Street exhibit at Orsay Museum.
Sailor in yellow raincoat on a boat, part of Christian Krohg's "The People of the North" at Orsay Museum.
Ornate ballroom with chandeliers and frescoes at Orsay Museum, Paris.
Vintage railway station clock inside a grand hall with people exploring.
Visitor viewing Mary Cassatt's "Young Girl In The Garden" at d’Orsay Museum, Paris.
Couple viewing "Ball at the Moulin de la Galette" painting at Orsay Museum, Paris.
Temporary exhibition paintings at Orsay Museum, Paris, with visitors observing.
4.4(11,930)
Tickets
Flexible duration
Audio guide

  • Get fast-track entry at one of Paris’s most celebrated museums, & head straight to the museum’s 19th-century art collection.

  • Explore artworks by Monet, Renoir, & Van Gogh in the permanent and temporary collection at your own pace, & stay as long as you like during museum hours.

  • Download the audio guide for offline insights and details of the museum’s Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collection.

More details

  • Get fast-track entry at one of Paris’s most celebrated museums, & head straight to the museum’s 19th-century art collection.

  • Explore artworks by Monet, Renoir, & Van Gogh in the permanent and temporary collection at your own pace, & stay as long as you like during museum hours.

  • Download the audio guide for offline insights and details of the museum’s Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collection.

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€14
Tour guide explaining Van Gogh painting at Musée d’Orsay, Paris.
D’Orsay Museum viewed from the Seine River in Paris, showcasing its grand architecture.
Visitors viewing sculptures in the grand hall of the Orsay Museum, Paris.
Group tour at Musée d’Orsay viewing Impressionist paintings with guide.
Sculpture of a ballerina in Orsay Museum, Paris, with visitors viewing Impressionist paintings.
Woman observing painting at Orsay Museum, Paris.
Person viewing Van Gogh's "Starry Night" at Orsay Museum, Paris.
Orsay Museum interior with sculptures and ornate arched ceiling in Paris, France.
Vintage railway station clock inside a grand hall with people exploring.
Visitor viewing Mary Cassatt's "Young Girl In The Garden" at d’Orsay Museum, Paris.
Temporary exhibition paintings at Orsay Museum, Paris, with visitors observing.
4.2(75)
Guided Tours
Free cancellation
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  • Bypass the ticketing lines and head straight to the museum to explore 19th-century art influenced by the Impressionist movement.

  • Let your art historian share stories and techniques behind paintings by Monet, Degas, and Renoir, as you explore the museum's collections.

  • Upgrade to a premium guided tour with only 6 guests versus 20 guests, or enjoy local flavors at the museum restaurant post your tour.

More details

  • Bypass the ticketing lines and head straight to the museum to explore 19th-century art influenced by the Impressionist movement.

  • Let your art historian share stories and techniques behind paintings by Monet, Degas, and Renoir, as you explore the museum's collections.

  • Upgrade to a premium guided tour with only 6 guests versus 20 guests, or enjoy local flavors at the museum restaurant post your tour.

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€42.30
Orsay Museum facade and Seine River cruise boat under Paris bridge.
Visitors at the Orsay Museum in Paris, part of Combo: 29129 + 6235 tour package.
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Bateaux Parisiens cruise on the Seine River under Pont Alexandre III in Paris.
Visitors viewing sculptures in the grand hall of the Orsay Museum, Paris.
Monet's "Une Moderne Olympia" at Orsay Museum, Paris, featuring a reclining nude and observer.
Seine River cruise boat near Paris bridges, starting at the Eiffel Tower.
Seine River cruise boat near Paris bridge, with passengers dining, starting at Eiffel Tower.
4.6(11,797)
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  • Make the most of your time in Paris with one combination ticket: the Orsay Museum and a Seine River cruise.
  • Discover the Orsay’s art collection featuring portraits influenced by the 19th-century revolutionary movement, plus access to temporary exhibitions.
  • Enhance your museum visit with insights into paintings by Monet, Van Gogh, and more with the audio guide app.
  • Relax on a 1-hour Seine River cruise, passing iconic Paris landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
  • Choose from audio commentary in 14 languages during the cruise for an informative journey.

More details

  • Make the most of your time in Paris with one combination ticket: the Orsay Museum and a Seine River cruise.
  • Discover the Orsay’s art collection featuring portraits influenced by the 19th-century revolutionary movement, plus access to temporary exhibitions.
  • Enhance your museum visit with insights into paintings by Monet, Van Gogh, and more with the audio guide app.
  • Relax on a 1-hour Seine River cruise, passing iconic Paris landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
  • Choose from audio commentary in 14 languages during the cruise for an informative journey.
from €48.90
€39.93

18% off

Rodin Museum garden and Orsay Museum exterior in Paris, France.
Tourists viewing The Kiss sculpture at the Rodin Museum in Paris.
Rodin Museum garden with The Thinker sculpture in Paris, France.
Visitors viewing sculptures in the grand hall of the Orsay Museum, Paris.
Rodin Museum interior with sculptures and artifacts display in Paris.
Portrait painting with a man in a hat at Rodin Museum & Sculptures Garden.
Rodin Museum garden with "The Gates of Hell" sculpture surrounded by flowers and greenery.
Interior of Musée d'Orsay, Paris, featuring sculptures and a large ornate clock.
Monet's "Une Moderne Olympia" at Orsay Museum, Paris, featuring a reclining nude and observer.
Panoramic view of Monet's Water Lilies in Orangerie Museum, Paris.
4.3(3,189)
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Flexible duration
Audio guide

  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Rodin Museum and its gardens, and visit Orsay Museum with an audio guide.

  • Walk through the Rodin Museum and its gardens, home to iconic works like The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell. See unique pieces acquired by Rodin, including works by Van Gogh and Renoir, alongside his own sculptures.

  • Explore the Orsay Museum’s renowned 19th-century art collection, featuring masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh.

  • An audio guide in 14 languages at the Orsay Museum lets you dive deeper into Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Rodin’s celebrated sculptures.

  • Visit at your own pace and stay as long as you like during museum hours at both venues.

More details

  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Rodin Museum and its gardens, and visit Orsay Museum with an audio guide.

  • Walk through the Rodin Museum and its gardens, home to iconic works like The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell. See unique pieces acquired by Rodin, including works by Van Gogh and Renoir, alongside his own sculptures.

  • Explore the Orsay Museum’s renowned 19th-century art collection, featuring masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh.

  • An audio guide in 14 languages at the Orsay Museum lets you dive deeper into Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Rodin’s celebrated sculptures.

  • Visit at your own pace and stay as long as you like during museum hours at both venues.

from €44.90
€38.97

13% off

Orsay Museum interior with sculptures and Orangerie Museum visitor viewing Monet's Water Lilies.
Visitors at the Orsay Museum in Paris, part of Combo: 29129 + 6235 tour package.
Visitors viewing sculptures in the grand hall of the Orsay Museum, Paris.
Orangerie Museum entrance with classical columns in Paris.
Tourist photographing Monet's Water Lilies at Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Interior of Musée d'Orsay, Paris, featuring sculptures and a large ornate clock.
Street scene illustration from the Art is in the Street exhibit at Orsay Museum.
Water lilies on a pond in Claude Monet's painting.
Panoramic view of Monet's Water Lilies in Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Visitor admiring Monet's Water Lilies at Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Visitors entering Musée de l'Orangerie, Paris, with its distinctive columned exterior.
Ornate ballroom with chandeliers and frescoes at Orsay Museum, Paris.
Vintage railway station clock inside a grand hall with people exploring.
Cézanne's still life of apples and biscuits at Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Artworks displayed inside Orangerie Museum, Paris, featuring classic paintings.
Les Trois Soeurs painting by Henri Matisse in the Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Sailor in yellow raincoat on a boat, part of Christian Krohg's "The People of the North" at Orsay Museum.
Visitor viewing Mary Cassatt's "Young Girl In The Garden" at d’Orsay Museum, Paris.
Spacious Orangerie interior with large windows and modern design.
Visitor using audio guide at Orangerie Museum, Paris, viewing Claude Monet's artwork.
Visitor viewing Van Gogh's Bedroom painting at Orsay Museum, Paris.
Van Gogh self-portrait at Musée d'Orsay, Paris.
4.4(4,059)
Combos
Flexible duration
Audio guide

  • Access two of Paris’s Impressionist art museums with one ticket in just one day.

  • Bypass the ticketing lines at the Orsay & walk through three floors of chronologically displayed art by Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne, and Van Gogh.

  • Admire Monet’s Water Lilies murals in two rooms, and wander through 8 galleries featuring works by Picasso, Matisse, and more at the Orangerie museum.

  • Make the most of your visit with an included audio guide at the Orsay and enjoy rooftop views over Paris from its open-air terrace.

More details

  • Access two of Paris’s Impressionist art museums with one ticket in just one day.

  • Bypass the ticketing lines at the Orsay & walk through three floors of chronologically displayed art by Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne, and Van Gogh.

  • Admire Monet’s Water Lilies murals in two rooms, and wander through 8 galleries featuring works by Picasso, Matisse, and more at the Orangerie museum.

  • Make the most of your visit with an included audio guide at the Orsay and enjoy rooftop views over Paris from its open-air terrace.

from €40.90
€36.38

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Louvre Pyramid and Orsay Museum exterior in Paris, France.
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Orsay Museum exterior along the Seine River in Paris, offering fast-track tickets and exhibitions.
Visitors viewing Eugène Delacroix's "Liberty Leading the People" at the Louvre Museum, Paris.
Tourists viewing Paris through the large clock at Musée d'Orsay during a guided tour.
Visitors viewing sculptures in the grand hall of the Orsay Museum, Paris.
3.8(5,995)
Combos
Flexible duration
Audio guide

  • Enjoy access to the Louvre and Orsay Museums’ collections, from ancient treasures to Impressionist masterpieces with audio guides for both, in one combo ticket.

  • Access the Louvre’s temporary exhibitions and visit the Musée Eugène-Delacroix, to get a deeper understanding of classical and Renaissance art and history.

  • Admire the artworks at your own pace, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory, with expert insights from your audio guide.

  • Explore the Orsay Museum’s permanent collection with art by Monet, Van Gogh, & more, with commentary behind each artwork from your audio guide.

More details

  • Enjoy access to the Louvre and Orsay Museums’ collections, from ancient treasures to Impressionist masterpieces with audio guides for both, in one combo ticket.

  • Access the Louvre’s temporary exhibitions and visit the Musée Eugène-Delacroix, to get a deeper understanding of classical and Renaissance art and history.

  • Admire the artworks at your own pace, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory, with expert insights from your audio guide.

  • Explore the Orsay Museum’s permanent collection with art by Monet, Van Gogh, & more, with commentary behind each artwork from your audio guide.

from €61.40
€54.32

12% off

Panoramic view of Monet's Water Lilies in Orangerie Museum, Paris.
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Orangerie Museum entrance with classical columns in Paris.
Claude Monet's Water Lilies displayed in Orangerie Museum, Paris, France.
Visitor admiring Monet's Water Lilies at Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Painting at Orangerie Museum with visitor standing nearby.
Tourist viewing Monet's Water Lilies at Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Boudoir painting at Orangerie Museum, Paris, featuring a woman by a window.
Man viewing Monet's Water Lilies at Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Tourist photographing Monet painting at Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Cézanne's still life of apples and biscuits at Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Artworks displayed inside Orangerie Museum, Paris, featuring classic paintings.
Les Trois Soeurs painting by Henri Matisse in the Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Spacious Orangerie interior with large windows and modern design.
4.5(2,840)
Tickets
Flexible duration

  • Bypass the ticket lines and access Impressionist masterpieces and rotating exhibitions, spread over two gallery levels.

  • Step into the Nymphéas Room, an oval gallery designed by Monet himself, and take in eight Water Lilies murals displayed just as he envisioned.

  • Discover other 20th-century artworks like Cézanne’s Pommes et Biscuits, Modigliani’s The Young Apprentice, and works by Matisse and Renoir.

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  • Bypass the ticket lines and access Impressionist masterpieces and rotating exhibitions, spread over two gallery levels.

  • Step into the Nymphéas Room, an oval gallery designed by Monet himself, and take in eight Water Lilies murals displayed just as he envisioned.

  • Discover other 20th-century artworks like Cézanne’s Pommes et Biscuits, Modigliani’s The Young Apprentice, and works by Matisse and Renoir.

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€11
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  • Choose what works for you – the pass is valid for 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 consecutive days. Now that's what we call flexibility.

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  • Dive into the heart of Paris with this all-in-one city card! Bounce between 60+ attractions, guided tours, and discounts at popular eateries

  • Here's a deal that'll make you happy! Save a whopping 50% on the Louvre, hop-on hop-off, cruise tours, and magical walks through Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur.

  • Turn Paris into your playground with the free Museum Pass! Swing by the magnificent Arc de Triomphe, Panthéon, and Centre Pompidou, at no extra cost.

  • Experience Paris the smart way. Your digital pass zooms into your inbox in seconds and with one tap you're good to go.

  • Choose what works for you – the pass is valid for 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 consecutive days. Now that's what we call flexibility.

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Interior of Musée d'Orsay, Paris, featuring sculptures and a large ornate clock.
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Père Lachaise Cemetery path with historic graves and autumn leaves, Paris.
Street scene illustration from the Art is in the Street exhibit at Orsay Museum.
Sailor in yellow raincoat on a boat, part of Christian Krohg's "The People of the North" at Orsay Museum.
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  • Visit two iconic Paris landmarks with one combo ticket, reflect on the lives of legendary figures at Père Lachaise and admire masterpieces at the Orsay Museum.

  • Stroll through the peaceful paths of Père Lachaise with a GPS-based audio guide and discover the stories behind legends like Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, and Oscar Wilde.

  • Explore Orsay Museum’s vast collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, featuring works by Monet, Degas, Renoir, and Van Gogh.

  • Enjoy full flexibility, pause, rewind, and explore at your own pace with access to both audio guides on your smartphone.

  • Gain deeper insights into Parisian history and art without the need for group tours and guides, ideal for self-paced cultural explorers.

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  • Visit two iconic Paris landmarks with one combo ticket, reflect on the lives of legendary figures at Père Lachaise and admire masterpieces at the Orsay Museum.

  • Stroll through the peaceful paths of Père Lachaise with a GPS-based audio guide and discover the stories behind legends like Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, and Oscar Wilde.

  • Explore Orsay Museum’s vast collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, featuring works by Monet, Degas, Renoir, and Van Gogh.

  • Enjoy full flexibility, pause, rewind, and explore at your own pace with access to both audio guides on your smartphone.

  • Gain deeper insights into Parisian history and art without the need for group tours and guides, ideal for self-paced cultural explorers.

from €48.90
€42.69

13% off

Pro tips to help you make a pick

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Get ahead of the crowd at the Orsay Museum with fast-track tickets. These tickets are timed, meaning you must book a time slot for your visit.

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Want to explore the museum at your own pace but make it an educational visit? Upgrade your fast-track tickets to one with an audio guide, available in 10 languages.

3

For a more enhanced visit, opt for a standard guided tour, led by an expert English-speaking guide, in groups of 20 or fewer people. Want to make it more personalized? Upgrade to a premium guided tour with a tour group of 6 or fewer people.

4

The museum often hosts music concerts and tickets for these special events require separate bookings and are not included with your entry ticket.

5

Entry to the museum is free on the first Sunday of every month. Reservation is a must even on these days.

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About Orsay Museum

Housed within the former Gare d’Orsay railway station, Musee d’Orsay is not just home to Impressionist masterpieces but also an architectural wonder characterized by natural light and ornate detailing on arched ceilings. Go on a mini-walking tour and explore the museum inside-out!

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Address
1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
Also known as
Orsay Museum
Year opened
1986
Founded by
Victor Laloux
Visitors per year
3000000
Unesco status
1991
Did you know?
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1. Musee d’Orsay has an extensive collection of over 45,000 photographs, making it one of the first French museums to recognize photography as a form of art.

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2. The museum features reconstructed rooms from the apartments of Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie, offering a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the 19th-century French ruling class.

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3. Orsay Museum is mentioned in numerous written works, including an acclaimed literary work, “The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery.

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4. The elevators at the museum are adorned with miniature reproductions of famous artworks, adding a touch of whimsy to a mundane ride and turning it into a mini art gallery experience.

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5. You can set your inner artist free by discovering the secret Impressionist-themed photo booth, where you can take selfies transformed into your very own masterpiece.

Why visit Orsay Museum?

Abode of Impressionist Art

Musee d’Orsay is known for its extensive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artworks. It houses over 3,000 art pieces, which include magnificent masterpieces like Monet’s Water Lillies, Van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhone, and Edouard Manet’s Olympia.

Sculptures and Decorative Arts

Complementing the large volume of its renowned paintings, Orsay Museum also features a diverse collection of sculptures and decorative arts. These collections include objects from the 19th century, from the Second Empire to the Art Nouveau period.

The Beautiful Architectural Aesthetics

Orsay Museum is built where Gare d’Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station, once stood. The slanted roof, the embellishments of a lion’s head, laurel leaves and oak branches on the façade, and the glass canopy allowing natural light to bathe the museum makes for a gorgeous setting that you must check out!

The Clock View

The large clock window on the fifth floor is one of the most striking features of the museum. You get a bird’s-eye view of the Seine River, the Louvre, Sacre Couer, and the Tuileries Garden from here. It is also a remnant of the Gare d’Orsay railway station, preserved to represent the 19th century’s architecture.

Special Installation

Musee d’Orsay is home to a highly unique installation. The 1:100 scale model provides an aerial view of the Paris Opera and its neighboring areas. Since the model is encased under the glass flooring, when visitors walk across the museum, they gain an intriguing perspective into Paris's urban and architectural development from 1855-1914.

Highlights

Impressionism Collection

Musee d’Orsay hosts the world’s largest collection of artworks from Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists. These include works of Monet, Degas, Manet, Renoir, and Cezanne. The collection showcases a gradual progression of stages of the Impressionist style through the varied genres picked by the painters, such as modern society, landscapes, and other thematic subjects. 

Van Gogh ‘Auvers-sur-Oise The Final Months’ Exhibition

In recent years, Van Gogh has captured the immense attention of people worldwide, both for his unique painting style and his struggles with mental health and emotional intensity. So, the painter’s ‘Auvers-sur-Oise The Final Months’ exhibition is worth checking out for all the Starry Night lovers! It displays his iconic pieces like “Portrait of Dr. Paul Gachet,” Wheatfield with Crows,” and “The Church at Auvers,” which were all produced during his time in Auvers-sur-Oise.

Terrasse d'Été - Summer Terrace

It’s a lesser-known gem at the Orsay Museum. When at the museum, climb up to the Terrasse d'Été - Summer Terrace to enjoy breathtaking views of the Louvre, Seine River, and Sacre Coeur. There’s also an interactive photo booth at the terrace, allowing you to take pictures that transform into artistic masterpieces!

Napoleon III Apartments

Another one of the Orsay Museum’s cannot-miss features includes the opulent recreations of the apartments. It showcases the splendor and grandeur of the Second Empire era and how Charles-Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Eugénie de Montijo’s lifestyle truly was. The apartment is accurately constructed to reflect the decorative and artistic trends of the bygone era.

Sculpture Garden

When you are done exploring the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in the Orsay Museum, make your way to the sculpture garden, which emanates a tranquil atmosphere. It boasts several sculptures, including fine works like the Greek Mythology Penelope’s sculpture carved by Antoine Bourdelle and François Xavier Maillol's sculptures made of bronze and terracotta. 

Plan your visit

Address

1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France

Travel guides and tips

A guide to the Orsay Museum in Paris, the world’s largest art museum

A guide to the Orsay Museum in Paris, the world’s largest art museum

The Orsay Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art pieces that hold names of master artists Monet, Manet, Degas, Van Gogh, and many of their famous contemporaries. Located along the Seine River, the museum opened the gates to its magnificent collection in the year 1986. With an Orsay Museum […]

Top 5 Orsay Museum guided tours

Top 5 Orsay Museum guided tours

Immerse yourself in the Impressionist era of Art by taking a guided tour of the Orsay Museum in Paris, France. Located along the left bank of the River Seine, the Orsay Museum is housed in the Gare D’Orsay, a former railway station, and hotel that was designed by Victor Laloux The Orsay museum features extraordinary […]

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Susanne

Germany
Aug 2025
5/5
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This former train station concourse is simply a wonderful venue for art of all kinds. Experiencing this diversity is a gift. We particularly liked the café.
Ina Klix
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Ina

Germany
Jul 2025
5/5
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The long queue at the ticket counter and the rain would certainly have prevented us from visiting. But our ticket gave us quick access. The building inside and out is simply beautiful. We were very impressed by the works of art, even our son/grandson.
Weber Monika
CH

Weber

Switzerland
May 2025
5/5
Was able to enter the museum in the FastTrack line without a long queue. This ticket purchase system is to be recommended. The museum exhibition is also absolutely worth seeing.
Michael Pindter
DE

Michael

Germany
Dec 2024
4/5
Paris was very crowded at all times, and the queue would have been too long without a ticket. So with the tickets it was very quick only 10 minutes, great
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Loretta

Apr 2022
5/5
Esperienza decisamente positiva. Con i biglietti prenotatati ed ingresso privilegiato salti la fila ed entri tranquillo e rilassato. Da ripetere
CARILLO Luigi

Carillo

Apr 2022
5/5
L'attraversamento del canale San Martin, è stata una bella esperienza, l'emozione di vivere un'esperienza nuova accompagnato nell'attraversare tanti secoli di storia. L'assistenza di Parigi.it è stata eccellente ci siamo trovati molto bene e se dovessimo fare altre escursioni a loro ci rivolgeremo, la consigliamo a tutti.
Lisa Wardlaw-Kelly

Lisa

Jan 2025
5/5
The guide was knowledgeable and approachable. She clearly had a passion for art history and Paris. I learnt lots of new things and the visit was well structured to understand the significance of the impressionist movement, which I appreciated.
Paul Hogan Love

Paul

Dec 2024
5/5
Our guide was quite good. He fleshed out the lives of the artists, and knowledgeably taught us about the techniques and materials of the painters

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