Musée d'Orsay

museum in Paris
#5 in Paris / #8 in France
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The Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France, is a renowned museum housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station built between 1898 and 1900. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine River and is famous for its extensive collection of art from the period 1848 to 1914. The museum features an impressive array of paintings, sculptures, photography, and decorative arts. It is particularly noted for its exceptional collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, including works by artists such as Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, Renoir, and Cézanne. The architecture of the building itself is a highlight, with its vast, vaulted ceilings and grand, open spaces.


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