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Musee Rodin vs Musee d'Orsay

Both are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Musee d'Orsay scores slightly better than Musee Rodin. Musee d'Orsay is ranked #1 in Paris with approval from 11 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Let's Go and Condé Nast Traveler.

Musee Rodin
Musee Rodin
9 / 10
79 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) briefly made his home and studio in the Hôtel Biron, a grand 18th-century mansion that now houses a museum dedicated to his work." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Rodin's powerful bronze and stone sculptures would be stunning even if they were displayed in a parking lot, but here, they're housed in a 1728 private mansion."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the most peaceful places in central Paris and a wonderful spot to contemplate his famous work The Thinker." Full review
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Here in three planes is the original design by Eiffel for the Tower, Rodin's Thinker, and mid ground with the Eiffel Tower in the background. The gardens were just perfect." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"This museum houses three of Rodin’s most famous sculptures, Le Penseur (The Thinker), La Porte de L’Enfer, and Le Baiser. " Full review
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Musee d'Orsay
Musee d'Orsay
9 / 10
62 rue de Lille, France, 75343 Paris
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This gorgeously renovated Belle Époque train station displays a world-famous collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings on three floors." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Since opening in 1986, the Musée d'Orsay has become one of the most successful and beloved museums in the world."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Paris's premier museum of Impressionism." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"Originally a train station, the museum is fairly large and is best seen over several visits so you don’t become art-ed out." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Since 1986, the huge main hall of the former Orsay railway station has been the home of art collections covering the period 1848 to 1914." Full review
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