Musée d'Orsay is the Best Museum to Visit in Paris
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4 жыл бұрынMusée d'Orsay is the best museum to visit in Paris and, if you only have time to visit one, this is it. Of course you could spend days on end exploring the countless incredible museums in Paris, but the Musée d'Orsay should be at the top of your list. You hear a lot about the Louvre and might find yourself thinking about the Louvre vs Musée d'Orsay, wondering which is more worthy of your time. While the Louvre is amazing - and it is! - I still recommend visiting the Musée d'Orsay, if you have to choose. Even if you don't consider yourself an art lover, I can almost guarantee you will recognize many of the paintings here. It's the largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art in the world (from 1848 to 1914) and includes some of the most famous paintings ever by artists like Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet, and Degas. The history and architecture of the building itself is fascinating, too, and you'll be shocked to hear that it was almost demolished. Thankfully it was saved and turned into the world-class museum and art gallery you see today. Watch the video for more information and tips on getting the most out of your visit.
Have you been to Musée d'Orsay? What were your impressions?
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@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Which would you pick: Musée d'Orsay or the Louvre? 🤔
@brandonburrell8517 4 жыл бұрын
They're both astonishing and not to be missed. But Musee d'Orsay gets underdog points. And, Impressionism is the summit of artistic expression in the Western World so. . .
@dimifisher7942 4 жыл бұрын
I would take my sleeping bag and live in d'orsay for sure
@pfink3368 4 жыл бұрын
D’Orsay is so much easier to navigate since it is more compact. I couldn’t find my way in the Louvre. Plus, I found the art exhibited at D’Orsay to be much more to my liking (so much religious art at The Louvre, which isn’t top on my “want to see” list).
@kevinwestrom4775 3 жыл бұрын
Perhaps the Musée d'Orsay for its collection of impressionistic artworks, though being unfamiliar with everything that the Louvre is supposed to contain, it would be a hard comparison to do at this point. The Musée d'Orsay being featured in a great Doctor Who episode as they visit Vincent Van Gogh in his time, and then bring him into the present to show him his impact upon the world of art gave a bit of extra recognition to the Musée d'Orsay from it. It would be so amazing to see the actual works of art from all of those world-renowned impressionistic era painters in person. I'm definitely in need of getting to Paris at some point in the future to see that city and its culture in person.
@russellduke7959 2 жыл бұрын
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@yorkshirepotter1 3 ай бұрын
We took a day out from Disneyland back in August to have a day in Paris and we fell in love with this place. An absolutely stunning building and some of the most famous and beautiful pieces of art in the world.
@EileenAldis 3 ай бұрын
Agreed! Glad you enjoyed it as well. How did you like Paris Disney? We made a video there too if you'd like to check it out: bit.ly/disneyparisvlog Curious how it compares to your experience. We've also made a bunch of other videos about Paris: bit.ly/parisplaylist. Such an amazing city. 😊
@jamesallison4875 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I visited years ago when I was ‘stranded’ by a rail strike (le greve). There was no one around and I knew how lucky I was. Still remember the wicker chairs in one of the upstairs rooms. Good times!
@alicelehmann8843 Жыл бұрын
Wiunderful Video danke schön Tag heute
@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын
Danke!
@joymae Жыл бұрын
This museum was so packed when I went which kind of ruined the experience especially with the children crying but I was so amazed with the paintings there
@EileenAldis 10 ай бұрын
That's too bad. Not surprised it was packed as it's so popular but hope you still enjoyed :) The paintings are incredible.
@eileencelentano4592 4 жыл бұрын
Musee d'Orsay is my go-to museum in Paris. I have visited 4 or 5 times and always find it a wonderful and inspiring visit!
@miguelangelescalantegonzal5146 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you this is the most beautiful museum in the world. Both because the impressive arquitectural beauty of the building as well as the beautiful art collection it contains. 🇨🇵
@pearlmijares9052 Жыл бұрын
Orsay is my favorite museum in Paris. I visited it first than the Louvre. I have visited the museum twice the past 10 years. I'm coming back again this summer with my 8 year old daughter. I'll introduce her to Orangerie(as it's smaller and with Monet's famous water lilies) and Louvre(as the Mona Lisa is there and more well known for kids her age). We will definitely go back when she's more mature and have more understanding with art movements and style. I'll see if we have extra time(we are there 5 days with 3 day trips in the countryside) though as we enjoyed reading and watching Hugo Cabret and I always pictured out Orsay as the setting of the story. I would love to show her the big clocks that Hugo was working on.
@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын
Hi Pearl, What a wonderful trip to experience with your daughter. Sounds like a magical time for you both. Hope it's full of amazing memories :)
@FamilieSpaetzchen_GER Жыл бұрын
Ich war schon in Musee d'Orsay und mir haben persönlich die Bilder von den Katzen gefallen. Favorit war "Le Chat Blanc"
@gburgan Жыл бұрын
Stayed in an apartment for a week on Ru de Lily right behind the Orsay in 2014. That week and this museum in particular opened my eyes and launched a fascination with Van Gogh and others. Can't wait to return someday.
@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын
Hey George, That sounds like a wonderful trip and experience. If you're interested in Van Gogh we made a video about Montmartre that features a place he used to live. It's here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nKx2dJqGt8vNZ4U.html Perhaps a spot to visit on your next visit to Paris :)
@heliedecastanet1882 Жыл бұрын
Rue de Lille, I guess ? 😉 Well, you chose a real great location ! In the most expensive area in Paris. But you were right : this area is truly beautiful. I hope you enjoyed your stay !!! 🙂
@gburgan Жыл бұрын
@@heliedecastanet1882 Yikes. Sorry about the typo. Yes. Rue de Lille. It was a group of 5 of us sharing an apartment, made it economical. Perfect location.
@mrslreed 2 жыл бұрын
Just got back from Paris where I visited the Musee d'Orsay for first time. Absolutely overwhelming to see so many famous works of art in one place. Will definitely need to visit this wonderful museum again to try and take it all in.
@lindafrazier8092 7 ай бұрын
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@buttdrunk 4 жыл бұрын
I love this museum. Absolutely my favorite place in Paris. I will come back one day and sit in front of Renoir's Girls at the Piano.
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
That's one of my favourites too! I had a little copy of that in my house. I also love his two paintings of Dance in the City and Dance in the Country ❤️
@juliedickson3993 4 жыл бұрын
This museum was definitely my favorite! Much better than the Louvre, by far. Fabulous building and paintings there!
@brandonburrell8517 4 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous.
@user-ne7cc3dq3d 4 жыл бұрын
It is truly my favorite museum in Paris.
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@susanfreilich1498 2 жыл бұрын
Love, love, love the d'Orsay! I was there last week and saw all the paintings that are in your video, took a photo of my daughter (and she of me) in the clock on the 5th floor. Wonderful video of our favorite museum ever
@lindafrazier8092 7 ай бұрын
Brings back memories... my favorite museum
@nidz212 3 жыл бұрын
As a Parisian, it is definitely my favourite museum as well! The building is amazing and it goes without saying that the masterpieces available there are extraordinary. Since the late 19th century is my favourite period in terms of art, it is always a delight to go visit. Plus, I have to say that I went back this August and, the fact that there are way less visitors due to Covid-19 pandemic, made the visit more enjoyable. I guess it's the same in every major museums around the world.
@Ani-kq4tr Ай бұрын
Just a correction: Yes, musée d'Orsay used to be a train station, but it wasn't originally built for this purpose. It was actually a palace that burned down, and then they rebuilt it into a train station for the exposition universelle in France in 1900.
@captainmacoy 4 жыл бұрын
i like the architecture of the building and the clock, the ambience inside in the museum and the art gallery, looks interesting to visit! 😊
@selmahare 2 жыл бұрын
It's the best Museum in the world to me. I used to be a Heritage professional, and so after I visited Paris and finished my Master's in the UK I returned to my own country, Portugal, and sent an application (in French of course) to Le Musée d'Orsay, my favourite Museum in the world. I couldn't even believe it when I got a beautiful letter from them, letting me know that I hadn't been shortlisted, but in the kindest most beautiful way. I cried just because I had received a letter from them haha And I swear it was just so beautifully written, acknowledging my fabulous experience and qualifications and all. I wasn't a perfect fit for the role, far from it, because my background was in Archaeology, not the Arts lol but I'd tried it anyway, 'cause I figured what the heck, what have I got to lose?! So I seriously wasn't expecting to get short listed, and was just really happy to know that the people who worked in my favourite museum in the whole world, were so wonderful, attentive, kind, professional, respectful and polite. I just love France, love Paris! I would visit it every year if I could. I have always been very happy in France. Visiting Versailles made me feel like a queen myself, and Orsay makes me feel like a 19th century Lady. The old country, of the Museums and palaces, just hosts you with such finesse and in such great style!! Truly wonderful pieces of heaven on earth some places are. I actually regretted having chosen Archaeology in Uni after I visited Paris. If only I had visited Paris and Orsay before going to University I would have definitely chosen the Arts, ah well, life. My sister chose Arts' Curation and abandoned her law BA in her 4th year, after visiting Paris lol She was still in time to do that. Left her law BA in Portugal and flew to London to Central Saint Martins. With a Master's in Public Archaeology and all it was a bit too late for me, after all the money that I'd just spent in London on it. C'est la vie.
@Renren07 8 ай бұрын
Straight to the point! Thank you!!!!
@EileenAldis 7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks! We made a bunch of other videos about Paris if you'd like to see more. They're here: bit.ly/parisvideosplaylist :)
@angelafoss3194 4 жыл бұрын
In 1982, the Musée du Jeu de Paume was my favorite Paris museum. With the impressionist art moving from there in the later 80s, the Musée d'Orsay became my favorite. At first, I was skeptical that any venue could display the art as well as the Jeu de Paume, but the spacious and beautiful former railway station quickly won me over (including so much more than just the impressionist art). Thanks for creating this terrific video (and the others in your Paris series) -- it has been 20 years since I was last there; time for a return visit.
@mamaloveshercats 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video! The history of this building in the beginning of this video right away caught my attention. Enjoyed everything you showed & said in this video. Thanks, both of you!
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you're as interested in the history of this building as I am. Thank goodness it's still here today and not torn down! :)
@salanicus 4 жыл бұрын
You had me at those first Van Gogh paintings :) You know I'm an artist, ex Disney artist. So I'm loving this episode to the max! The visuals are Stunning!!! Short and sweet and I'll definitely be watching this one several times over :) I remember seeing a version of Degas's ballerina sculpture at the Norton Simon museum in Pasadena California. Sooo beautiful. Special thanks for this one guys, touched my creative heart 🥰 Best, James and Kim
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
That makes me so happy to hear! Yes, I thought this one would resonate with your creative spirit! So cool that you were a Disney artist :) I find so much inspiration at this museum and the history of the building makes it even more special to me. I can't believe that restaurant used to be the 'dining hall' either - can you imagine?! So luxurious. I also love the ballerina sculpture by Degas (the one I'm looking at in this video). I remember seeing a picture of it in art class as a kid (I did ballet too) and falling in love. I had posters of some of these paintings up in my room for a long time. It's very special to find this collection under one roof ❤️
@lindafrazier8092 7 ай бұрын
Absoutely agree❤
@PollyIsADog 4 жыл бұрын
What an amazing gallery! I’m definitely going to have to Van Gogh there. Love how you guys show the beauty in everything. Also really liked the thumbnail for this one :) Keep up the great work!!
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
haha love the pun ;) It is in incredible space and the collection is amazing 💕
@nancyjohnson9247 4 жыл бұрын
Love, love this art gallery and your video. It's now on my to do list in Paris. The story of how the building saved and re-purposed is fascinating. Thank goodness for people with vision and the tenacity to make sure this landmark of Paris did not become just another hotel!!
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Here here! It would've been such a shame to lose this incredible building. I love to imagine the trains coming in and out.
@aldismurray2150 4 жыл бұрын
Love the photography and knowledgable commentary------keep it up! We should all love Paris.
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The collection here is incomparable and the history of the building is fascinating. Thank goodness it wasn't torn down!
@KitatheExplorer 4 жыл бұрын
I haven’t heard of this museum BUT I’m glad I did now. I’m planning my first trip to Paris and I will have to add this to my to do list. I love that there is an app to take you through the museum.
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful you're planning a trip to Paris! You're going to love it :) We've made other videos there (and more still coming) with more tips as you plan by the way: bit.ly/parisplaylist :)
@peteralouche3497 10 ай бұрын
MAGNIFICENT
@EileenAldis 10 ай бұрын
It truly is!
@hansein7088 2 жыл бұрын
I consider myself very fortunate to have visited this museum in 2019 just before the pandemic. This is by far much better than the Louvre, and you have covered all. Including the palace like dining hall where we had lunch. Another lucky aspect is getting to see the special exhibits of Berthe Morisot. Would love to go again.
@cameliabadea6938 5 ай бұрын
Bellissimo 💞
@Jasmine_Shelby_art Жыл бұрын
Hi Eileen ! I agree. Le musée d'Orsay is also my favourite ✨. Long time I couldn't go. I miss it a lot.
@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын
Hey Jasmine! Glad you agree - it's truly a wonderful place to visit. Hopefully we both get to go back. ❤️
@TheRizzlerOnTheRoof Ай бұрын
Sensational!
@EileenAldis Ай бұрын
It is! Do you have a favourite part?
@cultureatz 4 жыл бұрын
It is a stunning museum for sure. It has been so long since I have been, 1996. Fabulous building indeed. And yes an incredible collection of art. Wow it is crazy busy.
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
That's cool you were there in '96 - that wasn't too long after it first opened!
@tapio4142 Жыл бұрын
I like this. Art and museum.
@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын
We love it too!
@msquek 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your video contents! This museum had a tour in Singapore some 7, 8 years ago. I had the privilege to see most of the pieces shown in your video and my absolute favourite would definitely be Van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhone. I was so in awe when I saw it! Thanks for giving us such good videos! More flea markets if possible please 😍
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's awesome they toured in Singapore - I didn't know that. I love Starry Night too ❤️I'm glad to know you liked the flea market video! We just posted one about other famous stores in Paris so hope you enjoy it too :)
@pfink3368 4 жыл бұрын
I’m going to share your video with my preschoolers for distance learning. We studied Monet, VanGogh and Klimt so it will be great for them to see some of the great works we talked about. You didn’t show my favorite painting by VanGogh. It was the one called “Dr. Gachet’s Garden” .I also have a student whose favorite is “ Starry night Over the Rhône” which you did feature. He’ll love it!
@WahjoeGunawan 2 жыл бұрын
Will go thnanks for your advice...
@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
@krzysztofhadala9126 4 жыл бұрын
Very vibrant and professional narration and comments. I have already subscribed your channel couple of minutes ago.👍👍👍
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm glad you found our channel :)
@ginafriend1690 4 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL!!!! I liked your music added, the thumbs up and the wink too. Cute 😉! I have seen some of the artists you featured when their works have been on tour in Chicago. I have an umbrella collection due to it, as I've boughten at each event. Pretty cool, and affordable. I've also boughton Rick Steve's box set of Italy however, for a gift to my Mama. Now to save, save, save and catch a flight, and a one way at that as have always wanted to do! Enjoy you two!! ❤🤗
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Gina!! I'm glad you liked those little touches at the end ;) Chicago has great art so that's cool you've seen exhibitions there. I love that it inspired an umbrella collection too. I had posters of Monet, Degas, and Van Gogh on my walls for a long time. So beautiful. Here's to savin' up and catchin' flights! 🙌✈️
@ginafriend1690 4 жыл бұрын
@@EileenAldis Oui oui!! 🗼❤
@lindalouwagie-neyens4692 4 жыл бұрын
Ah, what a beautiful video. So beautifully presented and so informative. Is there anything lovelier than Impressionism? I could never overload on it! And the building is equally interesting and beautiful! You're making a good case for going back to Paris!!
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, Linda! I love Impressionism too and there's something super cool about seeing art that you've seen reproductions of your whole life IN PERSON. Sometimes funny to see how much bigger/smaller the real thing is than you thought :)
@lindalouwagie-neyens4692 4 жыл бұрын
@@EileenAldis So true!!! Seeing art in real life is a completely different experience, so much so that I've always felt that seeing a real work that you've always seen as a reproduction is like a seeing completely different work of art altogether. Amazing as photography and technology is, it cannot capture the energy of the real thing!!! I'm a huge fan of experiencing art first hand for just that reason.
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
@@lindalouwagie-neyens4692 True! Nothing can compare to the real thing, if you're lucky enough to get the chance ☺️
@robsemail 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I've always wanted to visit Paris, but I only get one vacation each year and I have very close personal ties to people in Asia and Africa, and so I keep going back to places like Nepal, India, The Gambia. This time I need to visit India during January. Delta Airlines offered the best fare for the dates I need, and the layovers both ways are in Paris. So I thought, what if I make this a multi-city flight, rather than just round-trip? Turns out the difference in price was only a couple hundred bucks, so now I've got three nights in Paris on my way home from Delhi. After watching this video, I will definitely visit the Musee d'Orsay. Looks like I should plan to spend a day there.
@XennialTraveller 4 жыл бұрын
I'm guilty of only heading to the Louvre in Paris. That clock and view looks epic!! ⏲ Great tips on how to get the most of your visit!
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! haha guilt isn't the right word because you can't go wrong with art in Paris! The Louvre is obviously incredible as well, just very different. Hope you can check our Orsay next time you're in Paris :)
@travelpockets 4 жыл бұрын
Repurposed buildings are my favorite too! This place is absolutely stunning. Definitely recognized some artwork in here. I just discovered Rick Steve's free audio guides!! He's awesome.
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he's wonderful! If you love repurposed buildings you'd enjoy Taiwan! Not sure if you've seen our videos from there but there's a real emphasis on preserving history and repurposing spaces there :)
@MilaABCDE Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the fantastic Video💖✨️For my part I'm in love with Musée d'Orsay. Muack😍🥰😍 I just go there several times to visit and admire the creations of the Masters that I looooove, and spent the whole day.
@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Happy you know you enjoyed this video. ❤️ And I agree! Easy to spend a whole day admiring :)
@wmmarquez 4 ай бұрын
We’re going there in spring!
@EileenAldis 4 ай бұрын
How exciting! What else are you planning to do in Paris? We've made a bunch of other videos about the city if you're interested as you think about your upcoming trip - they're here: bit.ly/parisvideosplaylist Please have a pain au chocolat for me ;)
@lelina9765 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this nice video! I needed information about the museum for a school task so I found what I was searching for!
@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Lea! I'm glad to hear that! Hope the school assignment went well ❤️
@svenkrauter7319 2 жыл бұрын
@@EileenAldis Yes, it went really well, thanks! :)
@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын
@@svenkrauter7319 Wonderful!
@mariadelcaminohernandez5871 Жыл бұрын
Gracias besos desde España
@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын
¡Gracias! Saludos a ti en la hermosa España 😘
@mariadelcaminohernandez5871 Жыл бұрын
@@EileenAldis gracias besos
@michaeljackson2838 3 жыл бұрын
AAAGGGHH! Walked past so often on 2 trips to Paris, went to the Louvre, which was interesting but not exciting. Saw this vid and yelled at my dog, LOL. Next time it is on list, our whenever we can leave Australia again.😂
@Arnel_A67 4 жыл бұрын
wow 😊👍❤
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Isn’t it amazing?! Love this place ✨🙌
@karimsvenab7454 4 жыл бұрын
nice ! Never been there hope one day.enjoy Eileen
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
I hope so too! Highly recommend :)
@karimsvenab7454 4 жыл бұрын
@@EileenAldis :) thank you dear
@luisjarrin5866 4 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing vincent van Gogh is one of my favorites and joan Miró.
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Two amazing artists! I think you'd love this gallery then :)
@268dar Жыл бұрын
I’m fortunate to live a train ride from Paris and visit all the art museums there frequently… but the Musee d’Orsay is my favourite. It is a big museum that somehow has the intimate feel of a small one. Their temporary exhibitions are exceptional (I just saw Rosa Bonheur, a fabulous animal painter who happened to befriend Buffalo Bill) and I am forever finding new works in the permanent collection that I never previously noticed or appreciated. Thanks for the video!
@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын
Hello! Thank you for your lovely comment. It is indeed lucky to live so close to Paris and be able to enjoy the temporary exhibitions as well. I agree that this museum has an intimate (almost cozy) feeling despite its size. Please continue to enjoy for all of us! :)
@lindafrazier8092 7 ай бұрын
Heaven to me!
@TheTravelsOfZ 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, that building is beautiful im glad they didnt demolish it that would be a shame.
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I couldn't imagine it not being there today. Thank goodness that didn't happen! A lot of history and beauty would've been lost.
@john80c 4 жыл бұрын
Love the place . Being English and an art lover (taken a degree in Humanities before I moved to USA) my favorite painting which I had to write an essay on is by Rex Whistler who lived in England and it it Whistler's Mother or more correctly Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1. Really though I rate the Louvre slightly higher than M de O mainly because I prefer Classicism to Impressionism but to each his own
@wberckmann Ай бұрын
I've visited this museum many times and just love it. It's everything you say it is. However, there are some other museums in Paris dedicated to other topics. For example the Musée de Cluny, also known as the Musée National du Moyen Âge (middle ages) is spectacular in its own right, albeit with different subject matter.
@EileenAldis Ай бұрын
Thank you for recommending another museum for us! Our "next time in Paris" list continue to grow. We've made other videos about Paris that will interest you as a fellow lover of the city. They're here if you'd like to check them out: bit.ly/parisplaylist I'd love to know what you think and hear any other suggestions you have. :)
@winkprince1875 2 жыл бұрын
By far, my favorite Paris museum. Don’t miss James McNeil Whistler’s “Portrait of the Artist’s Mother,” by American artist.
@lindafrazier8092 7 ай бұрын
❤my favorite too
@TheNearAndAway 4 жыл бұрын
This is our favorite museum too! The Louvre is just a bit too big…Maybe it’s because we really like the Impressionists? The clock at the top makes for the best photos…and the cafe is good! Great video! Thanks for sharing!
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
I love the Impressionists too and, yeah, I also love the view to Montmartre through the clock. So pretty!
@joyderose2862 Жыл бұрын
loved it and my best is Pissarro!
@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын
Great pick!
@nancyjohnson9247 4 жыл бұрын
I like the "baseball" mitt chair....oh Marc you look so comfy. I'd like to try it too.
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
haha he was very comfy ;) Nice to give your feet a break when you're on your feet for so long.
@AileenTimmers-kz8rb 7 ай бұрын
I spent 4 mo in Europe in 1997. The musee was by far the best
@EileenAldis 7 ай бұрын
That's high praise then! Thanks for sharing.
@renatus20058 Жыл бұрын
I used to dream of visiting Paris because of the Eiffel Tower, but now, after learning more about the arts and humanities, and becoming an art lover myself, I'd say the things I'm looking for the most in Paris now would be to visit the Louvre Museum and Musee D-Orsay more than the Eiffel Tower, also the English bookstore, being also a bookworm myself.
@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын
I understand and that's great to hear. If you haven't seen our other videos, you may enjoy seeing some other places I think would interest you, including the Shakespeare and Company bookstore (a must stop for bookworms!). Our other Paris videos are here if you'd like to have a look: kzfaq.info/sun/PLoYWok320A9bAC2EWxI5MQenbGo7eytvV For art, I would also highly recommend visiting this museum (huge Monet paintings): www.musee-orangerie.fr/fr
@renatus20058 Жыл бұрын
@@EileenAldis Oh, for sure! I'll check it out soon. Thanks for the recommendations, I appreciate it. Edit: Also, yeah, I just took an interest at the Orangerie Museum now, being quite a fan of Claude Monet myself.
@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын
@@renatus20058 You'll love the Orangerie then!
@tinekeg6683 Жыл бұрын
Awesome place- statute of Jean d arc and paintings of ballet girls
@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын
Yes! I love Degas too. 🩰
@thierryf67 2 жыл бұрын
I like a lot its collection of "Art Nouveau" furniture...
@isalum9308 12 күн бұрын
Marzenie....❤
@EileenAldis 12 күн бұрын
Tak! Czy ty jesteś Polakiem?
@Dominique_Jacquemay_Bruxelles Жыл бұрын
Tout à fait l'accord !❤
@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын
❤️
@gyqz 4 жыл бұрын
LOOOOOVE Musée dÓrsay and would chose it over Louvre anytime....the ambiance, the collections, the sheer awesomeness of the whole building makes it a pleasure to visit every time. Maybe I'm a bit biased, because my second favorite art movement ( first being a shared places between surrealism and magical realism) is impressionism. Impressionism has the ability to show movement in a still picture and to make people realize art is not only for the elitist, but for everybody to understand and enjoy. Thank you so much for this amazing video...makes me want to jump on the TGV tomorrow and visit Paris.
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Your passion for art is obvious and it's awesome! I love Impressionism too. I love how Van Gogh can paint the wind. The Louvre is incredible too, in its own way, but I also connect more with Orsay. The history of the building, and knowing it might've been lost forever, makes me love it even more ❤️
@robhansen6553 4 жыл бұрын
This was my favorite as well. I remember walking into the main room where all the impressionist paintings were, after having been saturated by renaissance paintings in Europe, and just feeling this breath of fresh air. It was awesome
@jayamidi 9 ай бұрын
A top-tier museum in the world...but as a huge fan of l'Opera the amazing cross-section model of Palais Garnier is stunning. My soul feels a timeless ease in Paris I never feel in the US. Past life?? Eileen...[ d'Orsay or Louvre?] they are too distinct in their purpose. d'Orsay takes 5 hours. The Louvre takes 5 days.
@EileenAldis Ай бұрын
Perhaps a past life indeed! Paris connects with my soul as well, as I'm sure it does for many others lucky enough to visit. :)
@andgainingspeed 4 жыл бұрын
Luckily, when I went it wasn't nearly as busy. I credit the collection with helping me have a better understanding and appreciation for the origins of the modern art movement. I really enjoyed some of the technically brilliant works that that were on the cusp of the change, that gave way, through the salon system, to work that I use to think was painted by near-sighted artists who lost their glasses. 😅
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
haha that's good it gave you a better appreciation for that kind of art! Lucky you if it wasn't busy when you were there. We waited in line but wasn't too bad. Well worth it! :)
@randysmith21 7 ай бұрын
I was in Paris and Musee D'Orsay was on my list to see as was the Louvre. To be honest I love d'Orsay over the Louvre. Many of my favorite artists and Paintings. and in the d'Orsay museum so I would pick that over the Louvre
@EileenAldis 6 ай бұрын
I think many people would agree as so many recognizable and much loved paintings are at d'Orsay. Of course the Louvre is incredible but also can be overwhelming as it's so large.
@kevinwestrom4775 3 жыл бұрын
It will be so nice when countries are able to open up again once all of this current pandemic stuff is over with & people from around the world able to visit places like the Musée d'Orsay. All fans of it, will have "Van Gogh" there ( to borrow the pun that another did)(though I've heard some pronounce it more (phonetically: "Van Goff", i.e the British). If things work out & the world is able to open back up at some point not too far ahead, tons of people will be flocking back to there again to see all of the amazing sights in there & around Paris in general.
@cheshirecatgrin7680 4 жыл бұрын
Degas' La Petite Danseuse de Quatorze Ans is a favourite of mine. I had the good fortune to see a copy in a Rotterdam museum. Each copy is slightly different.
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
She is truly lovely. I didn't realize there was one in Rotterdam or would've visited when we were there :)
@heliedecastanet1882 Жыл бұрын
"La Petite Danseuse" is not only the sculpture of a young dancer. Today, people forget what it meant to be a young dancer at that time : it meant that you were poor, and that you will probably end up being the mistress of some rich man. What Degas created with this sculpture is a representation of an outcast, of a young girl whose destiny and fate are not hers. There is a famous painting by Degas showing what was on in the Opera : on this painting, you see all the young dancers and, in the gallery, old and rich men with hat watching at the girls. They are predators.
@DeniseJans 4 жыл бұрын
the Musee d'orsay looks amazing for the inside. When I watched the first few minutes I already wanted to jump on a plane to France to visit. It will be on my bucket list now when I am visiting France. It was an interesting fact that it was used as a post office in the second world war, that makes it even more interesting. Thanks for sharing
@ansahanym 2 жыл бұрын
😍
@thierryf67 2 жыл бұрын
M'O is my prefered museum... for the former railways station architecture, for its permanent collections, for its temporary expositions, and it's at human size. And if you are here the first sunday of a month, it's free entrance, so be early and prepared to wait before entry ! The Louvres museum is great, of course, but so huge, you cannot visit it in one day, so sometimes, i choose to see just a part specific of it. That means you need days to visit it, and there's so many different things... it's i fact several museums in one place.
@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you agree and excellent tip about being prepared for lines when it's free entry!
@sherristewart7658 2 жыл бұрын
Love Musee D'Orsay. Not as crowded as the Louvre and so much of its art was almost lost during WWii.
@heliedecastanet1882 Жыл бұрын
Actually, nearly nothing was lost during WWII. The nazis seized some private Jewish collections, not the National one.
@99marial 2 жыл бұрын
ADORO MUSÉE D´ORSAY. VOCE DEU UMA BOA EXPLICAÇÃO DO EDIFÍCIO E SUAS MODIFICAÇÕES DESDE A ESTAÇÃO DE TREM, MAS POR FAVOR, QUERO AS PINTURAS IMPRESSIONAISTAS! SEI QUE SÃO INÚMERAS MAS VOCÊ MOSTROU POUCAS
@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын
Obrigado! Sim, existem muitas pinturas incríveis lá. Este foi um vídeo curto, então não mostrou mais :) Você tem um favorito lá?
@soultraveler1111 4 жыл бұрын
Best :))
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
I love this museum ❤️
@thomasfleurydessinateurgra9076 4 жыл бұрын
Super le musée d Orsay C est une ancienne gare
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Oui, histoire intéressante et beau musée
@MATILDECAETANO Жыл бұрын
"M´O" (Musée d´Orsay) Mansão das artes. Sou conduzido por entre as flores. Uma circunscrição em tela. Sou inspirado pelas artes. Sou parte da arte. Sou a arte! O amplo horizonte é imortalizado. Aquela multidão faz de mim microrrecortes da ultravida. Um arcabouço abstruso. Em reverso a confabulação de uma arte além da arte. Os alvitres transportam-me para aquele recinto. Fazendo germinar em mim, o amor, que em poesia não é possível narrar. Impressões, confabulações, narratividade... Torno-me um monumento do vasto Musée d’Orsay. Dhiogo Caetano
@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын
Obrigado por compartilhar
@Aabonne 11 ай бұрын
18 JUIN 2023 Ce musée m'a toujours attiré depuis sa création ; cependant, il faut aimer marcher, chercher ....... trouver, c'est autre chose. Sans compter que quand on visite Paris, on a déjà pas mal de km dans les jambes, et il faut en rajouter à l'intérieur du musée. A chaque visite (j'aime les impressionnistes) quelque chose n'allait pas : on cherche les toilettes : elles ne sont pas signalées et on est obligé de demander au personnel ; on apprend ainsi que cette signalétique discrète, pour ne pas dire invisible, est une volonté de la direction pour préserver "l'esthétisme" du lieu et des oeuvres. C'est ainsi que j'ai vu un père de famille avec un bébé en poussette et un enfant par la main rechercher longuement où étaient les ascenseurs (ils sont bien cachés). Je voulais voir une exposition particulière : ce n'est que dans l'ascenseur que j'ai constaté que l'étage correspondant était condamné. le mieux est de errer au hasard des couloirs et si quelque chose nous plait : tant mieux ! Enfin, chaque fois, épuisé, je me réfugie au restaurant : et on y mange très bien. JE RECOMMANDE PAR AILLEURS LE MUSEE DE LA LEGION D HONNEUR (contrôler les horaires auparavant) : il est juste à côté du musée d'Orsay, et je l'ai trouvé très bien organisé avec de multiples tableaux ET objets de NAPOLEON 1ER et aussi expositions temporaires (je ne me souviens pas avoir payé l'entrée, mais, là, je ne serai pas affirmatif).
@notnek202 4 жыл бұрын
The best painting in the museum is “The birth of Venus” by William-Adolphe Bouguereau.
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful painting 🖼
@majosegranda7020 4 жыл бұрын
Alguien pudo ver la bebedora de absenta de Picasso en estos días?
@EileenAldis 4 жыл бұрын
Según esto, está en Rusia: www.pablo-ruiz-picasso.net/work-2.php
@majosegranda7020 4 жыл бұрын
@@EileenAldisgracias¡¡¡ El caso es que estuve el día 17 de este mes en el Museo D'orsay y lo Ví,o creí verlo. Mi hermana que estaba conmigo dice que no,que no era....estoy confundida. Yo estoy segura de haberlo visto
@harrycallahan692 4 ай бұрын
The problem with Musee d'Orsay is that it is always so damn crowded!
@EileenAldis 4 ай бұрын
It certainly can be but I haven’t experienced that myself every time. Very popular!
@kungshih3881 10 ай бұрын
Jason
@EileenAldis 10 ай бұрын
🤔
@mojganjazayeri1862 3 жыл бұрын
Liked
@Carnivorousplantyum 3 жыл бұрын
One painting that I was puzzled by was Jesus with his disciples but half of them were naked. The only thing I could come up with was that it was a casual Friday.
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