Paris' Musee d'Orsay
The Musée d'Orsay is the heart of Europe’s Impressionist art, home to a large collection of Western artistic expression from 1848 to 1914. Representing a wide variety of expressions ranging from painting to sculpture, architecture, photography, and decorative arts. The Musée d'Orsay is one of the highlights of the city of Paris. Prepare to be dazzled by this display of artistic genius and the sheer beauty of the place.
The museum was entirely renovated in 2011 with an additional space of 400 m² created for Post-Impressionist artists. The Pavilion Amont, the Café des Hauteurs, and the aquatic decor amongst others are some newly redesigned spaces in the museum. Even the train station at the Musée d'Orsay has been decorated as a palace to match the decor of the museum.
European art enthusiasts will feel right at home at the Musée d'Orsay, it is also a good place to start an immersion into Impressionist art, culture, and the works of some of the most famous names in European art history.