Question 1

Why is the Musee d'Orsay important?

Accepted Answer

The Musee d'Orsay is not only one of the important architectural marvels in the city of Paris but also happens to be major hotspots for tourists. It was initially built as a railway station in order to bring visitors to the world fair in the year 1900. 

It featured a lot of futuristic things at those times like the luggage ramps, elevators, and 400-room hotel. It was later decommissioned as a train station and was thought to change into a luxury hotel but the idea was dropped and it was renovated as a museum and exhibition hall.

Question 2

What can you see at the Musee d Orsay?

Accepted Answer

Here are some of the things that you can see at the famous Musee d’Orsay museum: 1. Edgar Degas, Small Dancer 2. Edouard Manet, Luncheon on the Grass 3. Georges Seurat, The Circus 4. Auguste Renoir, Bal du Moulin de la Galette 5. Hector Guimard, Banquette de fumoir 6. Gustave Courbet, Origins of the World 7. Claude Monet, La rue Montorgueil, à Paris. Fête du 30 juin 1878 8. Auguste Rodin, Fugit Amor 9. Van Gogh, Starry Night 10. François Pompon, Polar Bear

Question 3

How long do you need at Musee d Orsay?

Accepted Answer

In order to cover all the important places present inside the Musee d’Orsay, you would at least need two hours. In these two hours, you will cover a number of impressionists and sculptures.

Question 4

Is Musee d'Orsay free?

Accepted Answer

No, Musee d'Orsay is not completely free. It is open from Monday to Saturday and visitors need to pay EUR 8.50 if their age is in the range of 18 – 25. Anyone who is not more than 18 years is not liable to pay any entry fees.

Question 5

Who made the Musee d Orsay?

Accepted Answer

Musee D’Orsay was designed by four Brazilian architects of those times named as Gae Aulenti, Jean-Paul Philippe, Pierre Colboc and Renaud Bardon.

Question 6

Is Starry Night at the Musee d Orsay?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Starry night is at the Musee d'Orsay. It happens to be a painting made in the year 1888 when the painter was in an asylum. It is now displayed at the museum so that the visitors can admire this wonderful piece of art.

Question 7

What are the other activities in Paris that I can book via Thrillophilia?

Accepted Answer

Here are some of the top activities in Paris you can book tickets for via Thrillophilia:Eiffel Tower Dinner Seine River Cruise And Moulin Rouge ShowRodin Museum TicketPantheon Paris TicketPere Lachaise Cemetery TicketsGrevin Museum TicketsPicasso National Museum TicketsMontparnasse Tower TicketsPetit Train De MontmartreAirport Transfer ParisEiffel Tower Top Floor Tickets

Question 8

What are the top attractions in Paris that I can book via Thrillophilia:

Accepted Answer

Here are some of the top attractions in Paris you can book tickets for via Thrillophilia:Musee De L Orangerie TicketsCatacombs Paris TicketsPalace Of Versailles TicketsLouvre Museum TicketsEiffel Tower Tickets