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Orsay Museum

A must-see attraction when traveling to France! Have a special time viewing both 19th-century Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art at the world-famous Musée d'Orsay.

At the Musée d'Orsay, you can see world-class masterpieces such as Cézanne's Apples and Oranges and Van Gogh's Self-Portrait. In particular, the Musée d'Orsay displays works by painters from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries who loved Montmartre, including Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, and Edgar Degas. So, it is a must-visit attraction during your trip to Paris.

Why the Musée d'Orsay is attractive

If I could only visit one museum and art gallery in Paris, I would choose the Musée d'Orsay. The reason is the unique and fantastic interior created by remodeling a train station. And everything about it is so attractive, from the clock in the center that is even more surprising when you look at it to the pretty colored paintings with strong brushstrokes. Of course, you can also see the best masterpieces such as Millet's 'Angelica' and Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait' that can be seen at the Musée d'Orsay.

Introducing works you shouldn’t miss

There are a variety of works at the Musée d'Orsay, but I will introduce you to some must-see works that you absolutely cannot miss.

1. Gustave Courbet ‘Funeral at Ornans’
2. Millet’s ‘Last Bell’
3. Georges Seurat ‘Circus’
4. Renoir ‘Dance at Moulin de la Galette’
5. Paul Cezanne ‘Apples and Oranges’
6. Van Gogh ‘Van Gogh’s Room’
7. Van Gogh ‘Self-Portrait’

Be sure to see this work introduced here!

Let’s meet while listening to the explanation through the audio guide.

To appreciate the diverse collection of the Musée d'Orsay, an audio guide containing commentary on more than 300 works is essential. The audio guide supports English, French, Japanese, and even Korean. Listening to the audio guide while viewing the work is a great help in understanding the work because you can view the work while listening to the curator's commentary. (Audio guide paid on site)

If you are not planning to rent an audio guide, it is a good idea to film the work with Google Lens or Naver Lens and view the work while reading the explanation on Namu Wiki or a blog.

Introducing the souvenir shop

At the Musée d'Orsay, you can purchase a variety of souvenirs inspired by collections inspired by major artists of the era. In particular, you can find a variety of souvenirs at the souvenir counter at the entrance to the Impressionist Gallery on the 5th floor, and the most popular souvenirs are calendars. Calendars made with various themes such as Paris, Van Gogh, bouquets, and impressionism are worth purchasing. Also, various posters are items worth purchasing.

Check out Cafe Campana!

With your museum admission ticket, you can also use the cafe or restaurant inside. The most popular place is Cafe Campana, which looks like a small replica of the Musée d'Orsay. This cafe is located in the Impressionist Gallery and designed by the Campana brothers, famous Brazilian designers.

The cafe sells a variety of drinks along with ready-to-eat dishes made with seasonal produce. It is especially famous for its delicious ice cream!

Get in faster

WAUG is the official Korean partner of the Musée d'Orsay and offers tickets at the lowest price. In particular, if you purchase a ticket from WAUG, you can enter much faster than purchasing on-site. If you present your voucher at the Musée d'Orsay entrance (Entrance 'A'), you can save at least 30 minutes of time by not having to stop by the ticket office or stand in line in the general admission line.