Musée d'Orsay Accessibility

Step-free across all five levels, free wheelchair loan, audio descriptions, monthly touch tours and French Sign Language tours. The d'Orsay is one of the most accessible major museums in Paris — here's how to make use of every service.

The Musée d'Orsay is fully step-free and offers a wide range of services for visitors with disabilities — from free wheelchair loan to monthly touch tours for blind and partially sighted visitors. See our free & reduced tickets page for the companion-free policy and visitors guide for general practical info.

Facilities and services in detail

Mobility

All five levels of the museum are accessible by lift, including the Pavillon Amont. Doorways are wide and the entire route is step-free. Free wheelchair loan is available at the cloakroom on a first-come basis — we strongly recommend reserving in advance via the official site to guarantee one. Accessible toilets are on every level. Priority access for visitors with reduced mobility is via Entrance C.

Sight

The audio guide includes detailed audio descriptions of every major painting. The museum hosts monthly touch tours where blind and partially sighted visitors explore high-quality tactile reproductions of key works — including Manet's Olympia and Degas's Little Dancer — alongside an experienced guide. Book through the museum's accessibility department.

Hearing

Sign-language video tours in French Sign Language (LSF) are available on the museum app, and induction loops are installed at all information points. The museum runs regular LSF tours with a professional sign-language guide — check the official calendar.

Cognitive

A sensory rest room is available on level 0 for visitors who need a quiet space — ask at the information desk. The museum also runs occasional quiet hours on selected mornings with reduced lighting and lower ambient sound for visitors with sensory sensitivities.

Support offered

Services to make your visit comfortable

Wheelchairs

Free loan at the cloakroom on a first-come basis — reserve in advance via the official site to guarantee availability. Folding seats are also available on request.

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Free companion

One companion of a disabled visitor enters free of charge — see our free & reduced tickets page for booking instructions.

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Audio descriptions

Detailed audio descriptions of every major painting via the official audio tour, available in 7 languages.

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Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the museum and the cafés — no advance notice required.

Accessibility FAQ

Common questions about access at the museum

Is the museum fully wheelchair accessible?
Yes. All five levels are connected by lifts. Doorways are wide; the route is step-free throughout, including the great nave and the Pavillon Amont.
Can I reserve a wheelchair?
Yes — request one in advance via the official site. The loan is free.
Are companions admitted free?
Yes — one companion of a disabled visitor is admitted free of charge. The disabled visitor also enters free of charge with a valid disability card.
Are there sensory-friendly hours?
The museum runs occasional quiet hours on selected mornings with reduced lighting and lower ambient sound. Check the official calendar for upcoming dates.
Are guide dogs allowed?
Yes. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the museum, including all three café-restaurants.
Is parking available for blue-badge holders?
Yes — designated disabled parking spots are available on Rue de Solférino and Rue de la Légion d'Honneur. Book ahead in summer; arrive 30 minutes before your slot to allow for parking time.
Are there quiet rooms in the museum?
Yes — a sensory rest room is available on level 0. Ask staff at the information desk to access it.
How do I book a touch tour?
Touch tours run monthly for blind and partially sighted visitors. Book directly through the museum's accessibility department on musee-orsay.fr, ideally a month ahead.
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