What to see and do in Orsay, Rodin and the Invalides

What to visit in Orsay, Rodin and the Invalides

• Musée d’Orsay
• Musée Rodin · Paris
• Invalides · Musée de l’Armée

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Orsay, Rodin and the Invalides

museum

Musée d’Orsay

The former station next to the Seine houses collections from the 19th and early 20th centuries, with paintings, sculpture and decorative arts.

Activities for your visit

• Choose rooms and works from the collections you want to see.
• Observe the architecture of the old station.

Tips for this place

• Check the updated map: some rooms and works may not be available due to renovation.
• Special experiences and pass or free conditions may use another modality.

Book tickets ↗

Official timed ticket purchase to Orsay. Select date and category and check open rooms and inclusions.

Reference sources and location

• Musée d’Orsay · Visit and access

Orientative reference of the venue in Wikidata; it does not indicate a door, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 48.859972, 2.326527.

Wikidata · Musée d'Orsay

museum

Musée Rodin · Paris

The museum's Paris headquarters brings together sculptures and other materials by Auguste Rodin between the Hôtel Biron and the sculpture garden.

Activities for your visit

• Tour the rooms and observe the works available.
• Get to know the sculpture garden and its relationship with the building.

Tips for this place

• Select the Paris location and check the areas included.
• The garden may have specific work; Check the museum's notices.

Book tickets ↗

Official purchase of the Parisian headquarters of the Musée Rodin. Check the entrance to the museum and garden; Meudon and other activities have different conditions.

Reference sources and location

• Musée Rodin · Visit information

Orientative reference of the venue in Wikidata; it does not indicate a door, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 48.855356, 2.315819.

Wikidata · Musée Rodin

museum

Invalides · Musée de l’Armée

The Invalides complex houses collections of military history and the Dôme space with Napoleon's tomb, depending on the admission chosen.

Activities for your visit

• Choose the military history collections that interest you.
• Check access to the Dôme and Napoleon's tomb in your ticket.

Tips for this place

• Not all spaces in the Invalides complex are part of a free visit.
• Special shows and activities may require another product.

Book tickets ↗

Official sale of the Musée de l’Armée. Choose museum admission and confirm access to the Dôme and tomb; shows and activities are reviewed separately.

Reference sources and location

• Musée de l’Armée · Official tickets

Orientative reference of the venue in Wikidata; it does not indicate a door, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 48.855, 2.3125.

Wikidata · Les Invalides

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

2-day itinerary in Orsay, Rodin and the Invalides

1. Day 1

   A day for Orsay

   Spend time looking at a selection of Orsay's collections and the architecture of its former station.

2. Day 2

   Rodin or history at the Invalides

   Choose one as your main visit. Add the other only if your tickets, schedule, and pace leave room; You can distribute them on different days.

Tips for visiting Orsay, Rodin and the Invalides

• Check the available rooms at Orsay and the Rodin Garden notices.
• Not all Invalides activities are included in the Musée de l’Armée admission.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in Orsay, Rodin and the Invalides

Among bakeries, cafes, bistros and pastry shops, discover traditional French preparations present in Paris. A selection to accompany your walks around the city.

Paris · Bakeries and breakfast

Croissant

Laminated dough pastries, crispy layers and butter flavor. A classic of Parisian bakeries to accompany breakfast.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Daily bread

Baguette

Elongated bread with a crunchy crust and tender crumb. Present on the everyday table, it is also used to prepare sandwiches or accompany a meal.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · The Parisian baguette

Paris · Cafes and brasseries

Croque-monsieur

Sliced bread with cooked ham, bechamel and gratin cheese. A common preparation in cafes, brasseries and bakeries.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Brasserie cuisine

Soupe à l’oignon · French onion soup

Broth with onions cooked with butter, bread and melted cheese on top. A classic dish from Parisian brasseries.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Bistro classic

Steak-frites

Grilled beef accompanied by French fries. A traditional bistro option that can be served with different sauces.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Pastry shops and sweet break

Macarons

Two delicate almond shells with a sweet filling in the center. Flavors and colors vary by pastry shop.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties