Musee d'Orsay
Quai Anatole France, 75007
musee-orsay.fr
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In a city full of cultural attractions, the Musee D’Orsay, located on the left bank of the river Seine in Paris, is a must-visit for two main reasons. The first is the breathtaking array of artwork – from paintings and sculptures to furniture and photos – that threatens to overwhelm the senses in every room and around every corner. The second is the building itself. What is now a world-famous monument to art history was once a railway station, erected in time for the 1900 World’s Fair with a turn-of-the-century grandeur to match. In 1986 the then French president Francois Mitterrand completed its transformation, since when it has established itself as one of the world’s leading museums of art. The main body of work comes from French art between 1848 and 1914, but everyone will have their favourites: from Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette, via Cezanne’s Apples and Oranges, to Van Gogh’s Siesta, painted while he was at a mental asylum, the Musee D’Orsay offers a bewildering selection of talent and aesthetics. Culture vultures will need no second invitation.
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OK, the Lourve is the Lourve, but in many ways this is my favourite Paris museum - it's got more character, and contains some of my very favourite works of art.
Tam1977, Bristol 07/6/2007
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