Where to stay near Paris’s Orsay Museum

Housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station, the Musée d’Orsay is famous for its collection of paintings from Impressionist artists like Monet, Degas and Renoir, as well as post-Impressionist work by Gauguin, Seurat and Cézanne.

The stately building is located on the Left Bank of the Seine, an area synonymous with the writers and artists of bohemian Paris. Here are five apartments within walking distance.

Private Apartment – Invalides – Musee d’Orsay

Grand and golden, Private Apartment – Invalides – Musee d’Orsay impresses guests with its lavish Belle Époque style. In the large living room, light leather couches and warm parquet floors are accented by classical statues, oil paintings and gilded mirrors. The two bedrooms face a quiet courtyard, while a long balcony looks over the street and a welcoming neighbourhood spot called Le Drop Café. The apartment is in the heart of the 7th arrondissement, only four minutes from the Musee d’Orsay.

Private Apartment – Saint Germain – Rue de Rennes

Plush red velvet armchairs and floor-to-ceiling windows welcome you to Private Apartment – Saint Germain – Rue de Rennes. With three bedrooms and a big kitchen, the apartment is ideal for groups and families. Its location in the 6th arrondissement puts you in the thick of the Latin Quarter’s boutiques and cafés – many of which were once frequented by writers such as Hemingway and Camus. Stroll towards the Seine, passing monuments like the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and within 20 minutes you’ll reach the Musee d’Orsay.

Private Apartment – Saint Germain – Pont Neuf

The riverside Private Apartment – Saint Germain – Pont Neuf is minutes from Pont Neuf, the medieval bridge that connects the Left Bank to the beautiful Île de la Cité. A 19-minute walk along the river gets you to Musee d’Orsay – on your way back, stop off for haute cuisine at Restaurant Guy Savoy, or opt for a romantic dinner cruise on floating restaurant Le Calife. The apartment itself is bright and understated – a monchrome living room gives way to bedrooms with exposed stone walls and arched ceilings.

Eiffel Tower view Family Friendly – 5 guests

At Eiffel Tower view Family Friendly – 5 guests, the living room window frames the Eiffel Tower in the distance. This two-bedroom apartment is just a few minutes from the Esplanade des Invalides, a grassy lawn next to the Seine popular for sunbathing and picnicking. Walking further along the Seine, you’ll reach the Musee d’Orsay in 17 minutes, and get lovely views of the river’s many bridges and quays. The street where the apartment is located is lined with many highly rated restaurants – try Au Petit Tonneau or Tomy & co for fine wine and food.

Apartment Sweet Inn – Rue de l’Amiral de Coligny

Apartment Sweet Inn – Rue de l’Amiral de Coligny plays around with colour – the living room has an orange and red scheme, while the bedroom opts for a bright indigo rug and a rust-red bed throw. These self-catering apartments offer many of the extra conveniences of a hotel, such as airport transfers, housekeeping and even a grocery basket delivery of Parisian goodies. With a position next to the Louvre on the Right Bank, the apartment is a quick walk from the Seine, Pont Neuf and Notre Dame Cathedral. A pretty stroll across the river gets you to Musee d’Orsay in 17 minutes.