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Musee d'Orsay

62 Rue de Lille, 75343 Paris, France
+33 (0)140 49 48 14
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As featured in 3 days in Paris
Ranked #1 of 577 attractions in Paris
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Type: Art Museums
Activities: Dining
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Traveler Description: Musee d'Orsay is not to be missed, even if you "know nothing" about art.  The museum boasts the best collection of Impressionist paintings in the... more »
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Suburban Detroit
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

This collection is mind blowing. So much fun to see and compare so many famous works in one spot. Not as huge and overwhelming as the Louvre. Purchase a ticket ahead online or risk agonizingly long lines.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

This old train station is an amazing museums,both for the permanent and temporary exhibition. Absolutely to be visited in paris

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Baltimore, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

This museum might get overlooked if you are busy and only have time for one art museum, but that would be a huge mistake! Breathtaking paintings and sculptures every where you turn and an amazing space to house a wonderful collection.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

It's hard to describe how beautiful this space is. The natural light pouring in from the glass above and around makes the artwork brilliant and lovely. Also, unlike most art museums, the Orsay has a sense of presenting only some of the vast stores of great art it owns. There's a feeling here of seeing the hand-picked best and most... More

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Knutsford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

Even if your not interested in art this place is a must. A superb venue packed to the brim with some much interesting things. Take a visit to the observation deck too.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

Loved the building, it was formerly a train station, but it's very well preserved and has amazing paintings and statues. The Van Gogh collection is a must see.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

Loved this museum. I didn't see everything due to time constraints, but I did visit the paintings and sculptures which I had picked out in advance. It was not overly crowded, and it was gorgeous. A feast for the senses!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

As an EU student I had free entry and visited the permanent collections. I loved the impressionists and had seen a few of the paintings before in other museums. It is a very well laid out exhibition and the works are beautiful.

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Beijing, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

I think the impressionists really shine at Musee d'Orsay. Built in a former rail station it's a museum you can visit in one afternoon (unlike le Louvre). In summer, come early to avoid the queue(!)

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

First get your entry ticket in advance or wait in a long line, which is even longer on a Tuesday since the Louvre is closed. We had our tickets and went right in. The former train station has been converted into a beautiful art museum. We had lots of time so started on the lower floor and worked our way... More

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