After our night on the town, we visted the Musée d'Orsay the next day. Most of the museum's holdings are French, masterpieces by Monet, Cezanne, Degas, Renoir, and more.
The Musée d'Orsay used to be a train station. There was a beautiful ceiling design between arched skylights, and so natural light streamed in from above, enveloping the main corridor in a soft effulgence.
At one end of the museum, there was a hugely ornate clock, adorned with gold decorations along its edge. I thought it was absolutely exquisite and beautiful.
The museum boasts an extensive collection of Impressionist works, as well as other paintings, sculptures, and photographs. As I walked through the museum and took in all the artwork, I wasn't as distracted as I had been at the Louvre. The Musée d'Orsay seemed to be much less imposing on the senses, which allowed me to view the works on my own terms, without being disturbed by a huge crowd or the noise that comes with it. All in all, it was a nice, quiet day, just what we needed after a tiring but fun night.
I think I would like this museum the best
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