Musée d'Orsay (Art Museum)

The d'Orsay has to be considered one of the top art museums in the world, with a collection that will boggle the mind. It has those all important pieces by the likes of Van Gogh and Monet that are so famous even an art beginner will stop dead in front of them saying "wait, I know this!". But it has those more nuanced pieces as well, like Seurat or Luce that give even the seasoned art viewer a moment of pause. And aside from the world class art collection, be sure to look up. Housed in a former train station, the architecture inside is breathtaking. The d'Orsay is a must see for any and all!

William B - 22 days ago

If you love Impressionism this is a MUST! It has probably the largest and greatest collection in the world. I almost cried while seeing paintings from Monet, Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh and many others. In addition, the museum (architecture and design) is beautiful. Buy your ticket online to avoid long queues! I recommend the audio guide. If you only have a few days in Paris, this is a must.

Jimena Rico - 27 days ago

I didn't have any expectations when we visited this museum. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised! There is a strong focus on Impressionist art and it houses some of my favorite artworks (van Gogh and Monet). The building itself is also a piece of art! I really like the structure of the roof, because it lets in loads of natural light!

Ka Wai Ma - 1 month ago

Loved the collection! A must-visit if you love the impressionist era. Might be helpful to get the audio device, since each artwork has either little or no description and there's no information cards unlike at the Louvre. The queue took about an hour at around 11 AM, but this could be longer than usual since I visited on the first Sunday of the month when entrance is free for everyone. Regardless, it was very well worth the wait!

Sonnya Dellarosa - 1 month ago

Best museum experience in years. To begin, the building is EPIC, retaining much of it's open, massive railroad station grandeur from the past. The ceiling glows with light and structure like many other great rail stations, and brought to mind Grand Central, Union Station, Barcelona, etc - clearly I'm a fan, but even moderate interest will find much to love here in architecture alone. Then there is the art. Having been at the Louvre the previous day, I was prepared to be underwhelmed - pleasant surprise! It was a better experience in every way, no offense to the incredible Louvre. The art was more accessible and present, the security and crowds more manageable, displays had amazing depth and well organized. It was just excellent in so many ways, and a return trip is something I look forward to. You will miss a wonderful experience if you leave this off your list, in my opinion. Additional note, the restaurant upstairs was a lovely environment, food was simple but good, and service was fine.

Ken Simons - 3 months ago

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