Louvre
First visit, antiquities, Renaissance, icons.
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Louvre or Orsay: which museum should you choose?
Louvre for scale and civilisations; Orsay for a compact visit focused on 1848–1914.
Verified 11 September 2026Quick verdict
Louvre for scale and civilisations; Orsay for a compact visit focused on 1848–1914.
Who should choose
Musée d’Orsay
Impressionism, two hours, spectacular building.
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Verified 11 September 2026LouvreMusée d’Orsay
Period Antiquity–1848 1848–1914
Typical time 2.5 hours–half day 1.5–3 hours
Family Plan essential Easier scale
Closed day Tuesday Monday
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