Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans

Large museum on four floors where you start on the top floor and work your way down to follow the art chronologically from old to new. There are a lot of paintings on display, but most of them are serial production. Like with many of these types of museums, I just slowly walk through the galleries, occasionally stopping for an interesting piece of art.

I enjoyed the collection and especially a temporary exhibit on ANTOINE BÉAL COLLECTION with interesting comments on a private collector’s mind. Unfortunately, it was spoiled for me by a loud chat from the staff member (an African woman), who was talking nonstop to her silent french colleague and it was impossible to concentrate on reading or enjoying the art. Also, one floor of the permanent collection with XX century was completely closed, and the museum should offer a discount in such case, as it is common around the world.

We made a day-trip to Orléans to visit the Musée des Beaux-Arts. They have a lot of wonderful pieces starting from the 1600s to roughly the late 1800s. We spent about 3 hours here and really enjoyed it. I recommend using the cathedral parking garage because the museum is right across the street from the cathedral and you can visit the cathedral as well (also highly recommended).

Not crowded , very nice collection of 19th century french paintings, and Saint Thomas by Velasquez is not to be missed...

A must-visit for classical art lovers

Surprisingly large art museum in the centre of Orleans. Art from a range of eras and both older and newer depictions of the life of Joan of Arc. I particularly liked the unknown male sitter by an unknown artist. There must be an investigation to be done here:)

Very nice museum, not at all crowded. My one complaint is that apparently some of the paintings (that, according to the website, were supposed to be on display) were for some reason hidden in storage, without any information about it. It was disappointing, because I came there specifically to see this one painting and it turned out it wasn't there. I asked the staff member about it, and he just stared at me as if he'd never heard of the painter, even though her name is displayed among others above the entrance.

If you love Art, you must go and experience this museum. I really enjoy the stories behind those canvases and I can also sometimes try to figure out what's the story behind it. There's a huge hall inside where the philosophers statues stand with a lot of landscape canvases and portraits all over the walls. And what I love the most is that it's accessible for wheelchairs ♿