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I have been there last july, and it was one of the best days of my life ! The staff was very nice and professionnal, particulary this young man with blue eyes who was so handsome ! I had good advice from this paris guide www.parislikeaparisian.net

The Musee D'Orsay holds a spectacular collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, from Monet to Van Gogh to Rodin. The museum itself is set in a stunning  old railway station, which provides a wonderful atmosphere. While busy, it is not overly crowded, and patrons will probably be able to get up close to the paintings they want to see, unlike some at the bustling Louvre. Tours, both personal with headphones or with a human guide, are available. The pieces housed in the museum ranged from paintings to sculptures, and there are exhibits of photographs and furniture which may change. It's a must-see for any art lover traveling to Paris.

I have to say, I enjoyed the Museé de Orsay more than the Louvre. The train station is beautiful, and the overall layout is not nearly as stressful and crowded as the Louvre. The small galleries displaying the works are very well done. I highly recommend it!

So much more than a bunch of Monet's (not that there's anything wrong with that), the building is sublime, the paintings are amazing - but the big surprise for me was the furniture collection: rooms full of magnificent Art Nouveau swirlery and chairs to die for.

the old railway station is genius - the light in this museum is fantastic, and the towering ceilings give it a sense of space that few museums are able to achieve. the art's pretty good, too. if you  like impressionism, you'll like this.