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Heritage Days 2026 in Orsay (91): the city’s visiting programme

On the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, head to Orsay in Essonne for the European Heritage Days. It’s the perfect chance to discover this small town, but above all to go behind the scenes and explore the hidden corners of its scientific and patrimonial treasures.

The Musée d’Orsay answers back to the Comédie-Française with five special evenings starting in October 2026.

Paintings, literature, theatre and music come together at the Musée d’Orsay from October 10, 2026, to February 4, 2027. In partnership with the Comédie-Française, the institution brings Claude Monet’s letters to life before giving Nana, Émile Zola’s novel, its voice again through four piano-accompanied readings.

Renoir and Love: the retrospective exhibition, a landmark event at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris — final days

When love becomes light, Renoir turns it into art. With the exhibition "Renoir et l'amour" (March 17 - July 19, 2026), the Musée d'Orsay brings together his major masterpieces for a retrospective as modern as it is tender, in collaboration with the National Gallery in London and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

Summer vacations at the Musée d'Orsay in 2026: free activities for the whole family

Until August 30, 2026, the Orsay Museum is offering "Vacances à Orsay," a program of playful and creative activities for children and families. Installed in the museum's reception hall, this initiative is free with an admission ticket to the museum.

Heatwave: Orsay Museum to close early during peak heat

As a fresh heatwave hits Île-de-France, the situation is prompting adjustments at several cultural sites, with the Musée d’Orsay cutting its hours from July 15 to 17, 2026. Visitors are urged to plan ahead for this spell of intense heat.

National Day 2026 in Orsay (Essonne): a public dance at Charles-Boucher Park

The town of Orsay celebrates Bastille Day on Monday, July 13, 2026 with a popular dance at Charles-Boucher Park. Open to everyone and free of charge, the event offers a dance workshop, a demonstration, and an evening of dancing powered by a live orchestra.

The Orsay Museum will be exceptionally closed this Thursday due to a technical issue.

Bad news for those who had planned to visit today: the Musée d'Orsay will be closed this Thursday, June 25, 2026, due to a technical issue.

The Musée d'Orsay's animal statues installed in the Jardin des Plantes.

Freshly restored, three statues have been installed in front of the National Museum of Natural History. The sculptures are set to remain there until 2028.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at the Musée d’Orsay: immersive evening ticket sales opening soon

The Musée d’Orsay is set to open bookings for an evening where Impressionism meets video games. On Thursday, June 25, 2026, Renoir and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cross paths in an immersive journey that blends painting, music and digital landscapes into living canvases. Ticket sales open on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

A summer rooftop bar with breathtaking views over Paris reopens atop a landmark museum — photos

Spring–summer 2026, the Musée d’Orsay takes to the skies… and to new heights. Its terrace reopens with a panoramic view of Paris, an arty-chic vibe, and a bar inspired by Art Nouveau. A discreet rooftop, but not for long.

A free late-night at the Musée d’Orsay: the can't-miss evening of Museums Night 2026

The Musée d'Orsay is taking part in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026, with a free, playful after-hours tour centered on the museum's collections. A chance to enjoy an artistic evening at this must-attend cultural event.

Rendez-vous at the Gardens 2026: the program at Paris-Saclay University's botanical garden (91)

A bucolic weekend awaits in Paris and the Île-de-France region for the 2026 edition of Rendez-vous aux Jardins, scheduled for June 5–7, 2026. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover the Paris-Saclay University Botanic Garden in Essonne!

Easter 2026 holidays at the Musée d'Orsay: family-friendly activities, storytelling and workshops

This year's Easter vacations are packed with museum activities: guided tours, workshops, events... there's plenty to keep young and old busy during these two weeks without school, with the Vacances au musée program offered by the Musée d'Orsay.

These archaeological remains of a Gallo-Roman villa can be visited on a campus in Essonne.

Launay Botanical Garden and Paris-Saclay Arboretum: A Global Journey Through Plants in Essonne

We head to Essonne to explore the botanical garden of the University of Paris-Saclay, sprawling across 90 hectares of plant collections on the Orsay campus. Home to nearly 3,000 species from around the globe, it offers free guided tours and features a conservation arboretum, making for a perfect green getaway just a short train ride away from Orsay station.

Renoir the Draftsman: the inaugural exhibition showcasing Renoir's drawings at the Musée d'Orsay – reviews & photos

And what if Renoir had achieved more than just color? From March 17 to July 5, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay unveils Renoir Dessinateur, the first exhibition entirely devoted to his works on paper. A spotlight on the stroke of a master too long confined to his palette, through some one hundred drawings, sketches, studies and watercolors from around the world.

This temple is one of the last remnants of a castle that no longer exists in the Île-de-France region, and it’s open for visits!

In Orsay, Essonne, there's a charming neoclassical temple tucked away in a quiet corner. One of the few remaining remnants of the once-imposing Orsay Castle, which no longer exists today, it is open to visitors on a seasonal basis. Here’s what you need to know about this little-known gem of the Île-de-France heritage.

Paris: The Musée d'Orsay to Undergo Renovations Until Summer 2028 — What Does This Mean for Visitors?

Until summer 2028, the Musée d'Orsay is set to undergo major renovations. While the museum will remain open during this period, significant improvements will be made to the forecourt and access points, which will alter the visitor experience.

Yoga in Parisian museums: Unwind your body and mind amid extraordinary masterpieces

For unique wellness experiences, try practicing yoga inside a Parisian museum! Several cultural institutions, such as the Louvre and the Museum of Modern Art, regularly offer these sessions, allowing visitors to combine art appreciation with fitness in a one-of-a-kind setting.

Renoir at the Musée d'Orsay: Six Concerts to Blend Music and Impressionist Light in Spring 2026

From brushstrokes to musical strings, the Musée d’Orsay is celebrating Renoir from April 9 to June 9, 2026, with a series of six concerts where light and music intertwine. Spanning from lively Parisian cabarets to the intimate harmonies of Brahms and Schumann, each performance illuminates Renoir’s paintings as if each note were a splash of color on his canvas.