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Musée d’Orsay

Musée d’Orsay places nineteenth-century art inside a former station on the Seine. Its compact focus complements a Louvre visit but still deserves its own time.

Musée d’Orsay

Why go

Visit to compare paintings and sculpture of the nineteenth century in a building that tells another story of Paris. The converted station changes the scale and rhythm of the galleries. It gives a more focused art stop than the Louvre while offering enough depth for several hours.

What to look for

  • Impressionist galleries
  • The former railway station interior
  • Nineteenth-century art across several floors

Useful to know

  • Use the station hall to orient yourself before choosing galleries.
  • Check the late opening day if you want to separate this visit from daytime walking.

Your next visit

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Outdoor visit · 90–150 min

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Opening information

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Europe/Paris · Oct 6, 2026 / Nov 5, 2026

Tuesday
09:30–18:00
Wednesday
09:30–18:00
Friday
09:30–18:00
Saturday
09:30–18:00
Sunday
09:30–18:00
Thursday
09:30–21:45
Official visitor information

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