Musée d'Orsay

Musée d'Orsay

Published on 17 December 2016 in Visiting Paris

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris houses the largest collection of impressionnist masterpieces in the world dating back to the 19th century.

The Musée d'Orsay houses collections of paintings and occidental sculptures from 1848 to 1914, decorative works of art and photographs (ancient and original prints)...

During your visit you can admire famous paintings such as Le Bal du moulin de la Galette by Renoir, Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe by Édouard Manet, La Danseuse âgée de quatorze ans by Degas, L'Origine du monde by Gustave Courbet as well as five paintings from the Rouen Cathedrals series by Monet and much more...

The Musée d'Orsay also houses temporary exhibitions and throughout the year various cultural events, conferences, seminars, concerts, plays etc, are organised at the auditorium.

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