How to Get to Musée d'Orsay
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Musée d'Orsay Location
One of the world’s most visited museums, Musée d’Orsay, is a paradise for visitors seeking art and culture. Here, you can find the works of some of the greatest artists of the mid-19th and 20th centuries. Your visit to France is incomplete without visiting this celebrated museum. Here is a guide for you to navigate the streets of Paris to find your way to the museum.
Address: Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, 75007 Paris
The museum is located in the 7th Arrondissement of Paris, on the left bank of the Seine River.
Musée d'Orsay Directions
How to get to Musée d'Orsay by bus
Bus lines 63, 68, 73, 69, 83, 84, and 94 take you to the museum and spots around it in Paris. The closest bus stops to Musée d’Orsay are ‘Musée d’Orsay’ and ‘Solferino – Bellechasse’. The ‘Musée d’Orsay’ bus stop is about a 4-minute walk away, making it a convenient option for those looking to minimize walking.
The buses run from Monday to Saturday from 7 AM to 12:30 AM. On Sundays and public holidays, only half of the bus lines function in the city.
How to get to Musée d'Orsay by RER
To get to the Musée d’Orsay by RER (Réseau Express Régional), you should use the RER C line. The RER C line directly serves the Musée d’Orsay with a station conveniently named “Musée d’Orsay.”
How to get to Musée d'Orsay by metro
The nearest metro station to the museum is Solférino station. Take line 12 going to Mairie D’Issy, and after two stops, reach Solférino station from where Musée d’Orsay is at walking distance.
You can also take RER line C to Musée d’Orsay railway station.
How to get to Musée d'Orsay by car
To reach the Musée d’Orsay by car, you’ll need to navigate through the central Paris district. The museum is located on the left bank of the Seine River at 1 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur, 75007 Paris, France.
Musée d’Orsay parking spaces are accessible to everyone at :
- Parking Bac Montalembert (7e) – available 24×7 for visitors at walking distance of 8 minutes from the museum.
- Hourly rate: €4.60
- 3-hour package: €14.40 for cars; €4.95 for motorcycles.
- Parking Indigo Paris Louvre – Hourly price starts at €4; this parking spot is 15 minutes away from the museum on foot.
FAQs about Musée d'Orsay directions
The easiest way to reach Musée d’Orsay is through metro services. Through line 12, deboard at Solférino station and walk to the museum. You can also choose an RER rail service directly linked to the museum’s station through line C.
Use public transport such as metro, bus or RER. Stations are situated near the museum at walking distance.
Solférino station is 6 minutes away on foot from the museum.
Yes, taxis are easily available in Paris. Choose your pick-up and drop-off location through applications or on-call.
Musée d’Orsay is a direct bus stop where bus lines 83, 73, 69, and 68 function.
There are four queues based on your tickets at the entrance of the museum. For quick and easy access, book tickets online and join queue C1 on the Rue de Lille side.
Yes, there are many parking options for vehicles like Bac Montalembert and Indigo Paris Louvre parking.
Yes, the museum provides accessible washrooms, wheelchair rental services, and special parking spots for people with disabilities.
Musée d’Orsay is 12 minutes away on foot from the Louvre. You can also take a Line 69 bus or a taxi from one museum to another.
Musée d’Orsay is 10 minutes away on foot from Musée de l’Orangerie. You can also take a Line 72 bus or a taxi.
Yes, the famous Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower are nearby landmarks to Musée d’Orsay.
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