Orsay Museum location, directions, and getting there

Start your walk along the Seine Riverbank, either from the western end of the Tuileries Garden or directly from the exit of the Louvre Museum. As you walk along the Seine, you'll pass iconic landmarks like the Pont Royal Bridge, the Pont des Arts Bridge, and the Louvre Pyramid, offering a combination of leisurely pace and beautiful scenery, especially in the Spring and Autumn seasons.

It will take you 10–20 minutes for a leisurely walk from landmarks in central Paris like the Louvre, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, or the Orangerie Museum. Want better photos on your walk? Walk along the Tuileries Gardens at sunset to see the Seine riverside bathed in a golden glow.

The Orsay Museum is situated in the elegant 7th Arrondissement district, renowned for landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, and the Champs-Élysées. Walk the same paths as literary giants like Voltaire and Honoré de Balzac once did. Walk past the garden of Jardin du Luxembourg with its fountains, and indulge in some retail therapy on the Rue du Bac street.

On your walk, you can explore the captivating works of Auguste Rodin at the Rodin Museum, showcasing a large collection of his sculptures. Discover Monet's iconic Water Lilies series in the Orangerie Museum, housed in a former orangery.