Scenic spot introduction:
Paris France Orsay Museum of Fine Arts The Musée d'Orsay is known as "the most beautiful museum in Europe". It is one of the three major museums in Paris and the museum with the largest collection of Impressionist paintings in the world. It ranks among the top in the world all year round. This museum, one of the three major art treasure houses in Paris today, mainly collects Impressionist paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Renoir's Ball at the Moulin de Garet, van gogh self-portrait , Monet The blue water lilies and other works are the treasures of the museum. They not only gather the essence of modern French culture and art, but also fill the gap between ancient art and modern art in the history of French cultural and artistic development. Gare d'Orsay Therefore, both inside and outside, Orsay Museum of Fine Arts They are among the most famous and most visited exhibition halls in the world and are truly artistic treasures.Attractions distribution:
Orsay Museum of Fine Arts Located on the left bank of the Seine, it has a usable area of more than 57,000 square meters. Showroom There are 80 exhibition rooms. The museum has a total collection of more than 4,700 modern art works, including paintings, sculpture , furniture, handicrafts, architecture Almost all art categories, such as photography, are divided into hall The bottom, middle and top layers of sculpture , Bari's huge animal statues and Pradier's Marble relief , Carpo's "Dance" sculpture , works by Daumier, Corot, Millet and the Barbizon School, Manet's "Luncheon on the Grass", many works by famous painters such as Delacroix and Ingres, the Eiffel Tower donated by the Eiffel family Model , sketches, design drafts, etc., Rodin, Maillot, Bourdel, etc. sculpture Works, Cézanne, Manet, Renoir, Degas, Monet , Sisley and other Impressionist works.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, art and culture, architecture ,museumTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Five-Day Paris Tour Guide 2017
travelling guideline:
There are also long queues at the Orsay Museum during the peak season. There is a dedicated security check channel for those holding the Museum Pass.
When the weather is good, you can go to the small rooftop above the museum.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
Bookshop: Bookshops and sales points are located at the entrance of the museum and along the tour route, selling a range of books such as guidebooks and picture books, objects based on the museum's collections, postcards and stationery, all of which will be the perfect souvenirs of your visit to the Musee d'Orsay. Opening hours: Bookshop 9:30-18:30, Thursday 9:30-21:30; Sales point 9:30-18:00, Thursday 9:30-21:00
Dining room : In the original Hotel d'Orsay dating back to 1900 Dining room In the "historical site" style decoration, you can taste the tempting French traditional cuisine after visiting. Opening hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:30-17:45, Thursday 9:30-14:45 and 19:00-21:00, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 15:30-17:30 Dining room Transformed into a leisure tea bar.
Café Campana: This Art Nouveau-style café, designed by the famous Brazilian designers Campana brothers, is located on the 5th floor of the museum. It offers a panoramic view of Paris and authentic Parisian cuisine. Opening hours are 10:00-17:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and 10:00-21:00 on Thursdays.
Café Bear: The Bear by François Pompon sculpture Take a break, order a drink, and enjoy a dessert or savory snack. Opening hours: 9:00-17:00, Thursday 9:00-20:00.
Scenic spot location:
Europe > France > Paris
How to get there:
Bus No. 24, 63, 68, 69, 73, 83, 84, 94
Metro Line 12, Solférino Station
RER, Line C, Musee d'Orsay station
Scenic area map:
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Ticket prices for the Musee d'Orsay:
Full price: 11 euros
Discounted price: 8.50 euros, 18-25 years old, non-EU residents, admission after 16:30 (except Thursday), admission after 18:00 on Thursday
Free: People under 18, EU residents aged 18-25, White Card members, Friends of the Musée d'Orsay members, Friends of the United States members
Open to the public free of charge on the first Sunday of every month
Scenic area opening hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 9:30-18:00 (closed from 17:30 Showroom ）
Thursday: 9:30-21:45 (closed from 21:15 Showroom ）
Closed on Mondays, May 1, December 25 and January 1
Group visit hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:30-16:00, Thursday 9:30-20:00, reservation required.
