Musée d’Orsay: Art, History, and Architecture Along the Seine in Paris

Important note: Still torn between the d’Orsay and the Louvre? Check out our full comparison with an itinerary for visiting both in one day: Louvre vs. Musée d’Orsay: Which One to Visit.

Important note: Make the most of your art museum visits in Paris and also explore the Centre Pompidou — another essential museum with revolutionary architecture and an impressive collection of modern art.

Important note: If you loved the Musée d’Orsay, take the chance to explore the neighborhood next door — read our guide to Saint-Germain-des-Prés: Paris’s Literary District — historic cafés, bookshops, and the bohemian atmosphere of the Left Bank of the Seine, all just a ten-minute walk from the museum.