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The Musée d’Orsay is a world-renowned museum located in Paris, France, on the left bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built between 1898 and 1900. The museum holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography. It houses the largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world.

Visiting the Orsay Museum can be overwhelming due to its popularity. To make the most of your visit, we recommend arriving early or booking a late-afternoon slot. The museum's layout follows the chronological development of art, starting from the ground floor with mid-19th-century works and moving up to the spectacular Impressionist gallery on the top floor under the station's giant clocks.

Don't miss the works of Monet, Degas, Renoir, and Van Gogh. The "Blue Water Lilies" by Monet and "Starry Night Over the Rhône" by Van Gogh are absolute must-sees. After your tour, enjoy a coffee at the Cafe Campana, located right behind one of the museum's iconic clocks, offering a unique view of the city.