On this guided tour of the Musée d'Orsay, we'll take in the world's largest collection of Impressionist paintings. A must for art lovers!
Tour Details
We'll meet at the designated time in front of the Musée de la Légion d'Honneur, right across from the Musée d'Orsay, one of the most iconic museums in Paris. Ready? Let's go!
The Musée d'Orsay's permanent collection, set on the banks of the Seine, is housed in a former 19th-century railway station. Just imagine: this stunning old train terminal is home to the largest collection of Impressionist art in the world!
We'll start our visit on the ground floor, where we'll see how different artistic styles evolved in the late 19th century, reflecting the deep social and cultural changes of the time.
After exploring these first rooms, we'll head up to the fifth floor, the heart of the museum, dedicated to the Impressionists and Neo-Impressionists. Here, we'll get to admire extraordinary works by some of the world's most famous painters, including Édouard Manet's Luncheon on the Grass, Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhône, and Edgar Degas' Little Dancer Aged Fourteen.
Throughout the visit, your guide will walk you through each step, pointing out the most fascinating details of the paintings and sharing the stories behind each work. On top of enjoying priceless masterpieces, you'll also take an immersive journey through European history between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time of great cultural change.
After 2 hours, we'll wrap up our guided tour of the Musée d'Orsay.