Musée d'Orsay is the Best Museum to Visit in Paris

Musée d'Orsay is the best museum to visit in Paris and, if you only have time to visit one, this is it. Of course you could spend days on end exploring the countless incredible museums in Paris, but the Musée d'Orsay should be at the top of your list. You hear a lot about the Louvre and might find yourself thinking about the Louvre vs Musée d'Orsay, wondering which is more worthy of your time. While the Louvre is amazing - and it is! - I still recommend visiting the Musée d'Orsay, if you have to choose. Even if you don't consider yourself an art lover, I can almost guarantee you will recognize many of the paintings here. It's the largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art in the world (from 1848 to 1914) and includes some of the most famous paintings ever by artists like Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet, and Degas. The history and architecture of the building itself is fascinating, too, and you'll be shocked to hear that it was almost demolished. Thankfully it was saved and turned into the world-class museum and art gallery you see today. Watch the video for more information and tips on getting the most out of your visit.

Have you been to Musée d'Orsay? What were your impressions?

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[EileenAldis]

Which would you pick: Musée d'Orsay or the Louvre? 🤔

[John-kdef]

In addition to the resplendent display of paintings and sculptures, the museum offers a taste of period furniture from La Belle Epoque. Not to be missed. I spent nearly the entire afternoon here when crowds were at their thinnest. Paris, I love you and always will. It was where I was born 75 years ago.

[yorkshirepotter]

We took a day out from Disneyland back in August to have a day in Paris and we fell in love with this place. An absolutely stunning building and some of the most famous and beautiful pieces of art in the world.

[juliedickson]

This museum was definitely my favorite! Much better than the Louvre, by far. Fabulous building and paintings there!

[susanfreilich]

Love, love, love the d'Orsay! I was there last week and saw all the paintings that are in your video, took a photo of my daughter (and she of me) in the clock on the 5th floor. Wonderful video of our favorite museum ever

[selmahare]

It's the best Museum in the world to me. I used to be a Heritage professional, and so after I visited Paris and finished my Master's in the UK I returned to my own country, Portugal, and sent an application (in French of course) to Le Musée d'Orsay, my favourite Museum in the world. I couldn't even believe it when I got a beautiful letter from them, letting me know that I hadn't been shortlisted, but in the kindest most beautiful way. I cried just because I had received a letter from them haha And I swear it was just so beautifully written, acknowledging my fabulous experience and qualifications and all. I wasn't a perfect fit for the role, far from it, because my background was in Archaeology, not the Arts lol but I'd tried it anyway, 'cause I figured what the heck, what have I got to lose?! So I seriously wasn't expecting to get short listed, and was just really happy to know that the people who worked in my favourite museum in the whole world, were so wonderful, attentive, kind, professional, respectful and polite. I just love France, love Paris! I would visit it every year if I could. I have always been very happy in France. Visiting Versailles made me feel like a queen myself, and Orsay makes me feel like a 19th century Lady. The old country, of the Museums and palaces, just hosts you with such finesse and in such great style!! Truly wonderful pieces of heaven on earth some places are. I actually regretted having chosen Archaeology in Uni after I visited Paris. If only I had visited Paris and Orsay before going to University I would have definitely chosen the Arts, ah well, life. My sister chose Arts' Curation and abandoned her law BA in her 4th year, after visiting Paris lol She was still in time to do that. Left her law BA in Portugal and flew to London to Central Saint Martins. With a Master's in Public Archaeology and all it was a bit too late for me, after all the money that I'd just spent in London on it. C'est la vie.

[MilaABCDE]

Thanks so much for the fantastic Video💖✨️For my part I'm in love with Musée d'Orsay. Muack😍🥰😍 I just go there several times to visit and admire the creations of the Masters that I and spent the whole day.

[ginafriend]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! I liked your music added, the thumbs up and the wink too. Cute 😉!
I have seen some of the artists you featured when their works have been on tour in Chicago. I have an umbrella collection due to it, as I've boughten at each event. Pretty cool, and affordable.
I've also boughton Rick Steve's box set of Italy however, for a gift to my Mama.
Now to save, save, save and catch a flight, and a one way at that as have always wanted to do! Enjoy you two!! ❤🤗

[salanicus]

You had me at those first Van Gogh paintings :) You know I'm an artist, ex Disney artist. So I'm loving this episode to the max! The visuals are Stunning!!! Short and sweet and I'll definitely be watching this one several times over :)
I remember seeing a version of Degas's ballerina sculpture at the Norton Simon museum in Pasadena California. Sooo beautiful.
Special thanks for this one guys, touched my creative heart 🥰
Best, James and Kim

[gburgan]

Stayed in an apartment for a week on Ru de Lily right behind the Orsay in 2014. That week and this museum in particular opened my eyes and launched a fascination with Van Gogh and others. Can't wait to return someday.

[lindalouwagie-neyens]

Ah, what a beautiful video. So beautifully presented and so informative. Is there anything lovelier than Impressionism? I could never overload on it! And the building is equally interesting and beautiful! You're making a good case for going back to Paris!!

[alicelehmann]

Wiunderful Video danke schön Tag heute

[nancyjohnson]

Love, love this art gallery and your video. It's now on my to do list in Paris. The story of how the building saved and re-purposed is fascinating. Thank goodness
for people with vision and the tenacity to make sure this landmark of Paris did not become just another hotel!!

[Amylovesrice-pj]

I like your video and this is so useful ❤

[Jasmine_Shelby_art]

Hi Eileen ! I agree. Le musée d'Orsay is also my favourite ✨. Long time I couldn't go. I miss it a lot.

[鄭明偉-yy]

It is truly my favorite museum in Paris.

[lelina]

Thanks for this nice video! I needed information about the museum for a school task so I found what I was searching for! <3

[pearlmijares]

Orsay is my favorite museum in Paris. I visited it first than the Louvre. I have visited the museum twice the past 10 years. I'm coming back again this summer with my 8 year old daughter. I'll introduce her to Orangerie(as it's smaller and with Monet's famous water lilies) and Louvre(as the Mona Lisa is there and more well known for kids her age). We will definitely go back when she's more mature and have more understanding with art movements and style. I'll see if we have extra time(we are there 5 days with 3 day trips in the countryside) though as we enjoyed reading and watching Hugo Cabret and I always pictured out Orsay as the setting of the story.
I would love to show her the big clocks that Hugo was working on.

[angelafoss]

In 1982, the Musée du Jeu de Paume was my favorite Paris museum. With the impressionist art moving from there in the later 80s, the Musée d'Orsay became my favorite. At first, I was skeptical that any venue could display the art as well as the Jeu de Paume, but the spacious and beautiful former railway station quickly won me over (including so much more than just the impressionist art). Thanks for creating this terrific video (and the others in your Paris series) -- it has been 20 years since I was last there; time for a return visit.

[karimsvenab]

nice ! Never been there hope one day.enjoy Eileen