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The nave of the Musée d’Orsay, with bronze sculptures and the great station clock

Itinerary · Paris, France

Art lovers’ Paris in a day

Monet’s Water Lilies, the Orsay and an evening at the Opéra.

One day

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  1. 9:00

    1Musée de l’Orangerie

    Tuileries·Museum

    The Water Lilies at opening time.

  2. 11:00

    2Musée d’Orsay

    Left Bank·Museum

    Across the Seine.

  3. 13:30

    3Loulou

    Louvre·Restaurant

    Lunch facing the Tuileries.

  4. 15:30

    4Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection

    Les Halles·Art foundation

    Contemporary art under the dome.

  5. 19:30

    5Palais Garnier (Opéra national de Paris)

    Opéra·Opera house

    A night at the Opéra.

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