From Les Invalides we carry on to the Musée d’Orsay reconverted from a railroad station and inaugurated as an art museum consecrated to 19th century art in 1986. It is today one of the most important Parisian art museums, besides the Louvre. The architecture of this building, constructed at the turn of the century was heavily influenced by the Louvre, itself directly across the Seine. Both museums serve as repositories of some the most important historical relics and art, both ancient and modern, of our world.

This museum displays a panorama of artistic expression: Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Decorative Arts, even Cinema. Our selection: Visit the works of J-F Millet, son of a peasant, who remained faithful to the land in his portraits of the peasant's way of life. You might recognize his work titled L'Angelus du soir.

Whilst at the museum you can benefit from midday and evening concerts. There is a cafe and restaurant for those who wish to spend the day at the Museum, which is probably the time necessary to appreciate all of its art.