Parking at the Musée d'Orsay, along the Left River in the heart of Paris's 7th district, can be difficult. As throughout Paris, on-street parking spaces are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. Nevertheless, your visit to the museum should be a pleasure, which is why Saemes parking lots make it easy to organize. So, if you choose to come to the museum by car or motorcycle, you can park nearby (an 8-minute walk). And for even greater peace of mind, you can book your parking space in advance. With your mind at rest, you can set off to discover this sublime museum and the surrounding area.
There are two Saemes car parks within a 10-minute walk of the Musée d’Orsay. Parking at the Bac Montalembert car park (8 minutes, 650 m) costs €15.30 for 3 hours, and €11.90 for 3 hours at the Champagny car park (booking required). Open 24 hours a day, these car parks accommodate cars and motorbikes. Bac Montalembert offers 417 spaces, electric charging points and CCTV. They provide a reliable alternative to on-street parking, where spaces are limited and rates can reach €24 for 3 hours and €75 for 6 hours. All just a short walk from the Musée d’Orsay.
Visit the Musée d'Orsay
Since its opening in 1989, the Musée d'Orsay has become one of Europe's most visited museums. Parisians and visitors alike flock to the museum every day to admire:
- paintings
- sculptures
- photographs from the mid-19th to the early 20th century
- temporary exhibitions.
In addition to must-see works such as Edouard Manet's Le déjeuner sur l'herbe, Paul Cezanne's Card Players and Vincent Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, you'll admire the magnificent clocks that remind us of the time when it was a railway station serving the south-west.
Our advice? Allow several hours to discover all the collections and masterpieces. And to extend your visit, take a stroll along the quays of Orsay and sip a cocktail at the Guinguette Rosa Bonheur a stone's throw from the Grand Palais and the Alexandre III Bridge.
Discover the Musée d'Orsay site
How do I get there?
There are several ways to get to the Musée d'Orsay:
- RER C: just a few steps from the museum
- Metro lines 1, 8 and 12
- By car
- By motorcycle
If you can, plan your visit during the week, as it's often much less crowded than at weekends.
And, as usual, we advise you to plan ahead ! Remember to book your museum ticket and your parking space in advance, to make life easier!
Is it possible to park nearby?
To park as close as possible to the Musée d'Orsay, the easiest thing to do would be to park your car or motorcycle in a street close to the museum. However, the museum is located close to the Seine quays, where on-street parking spaces are extremely rare. What's more, in recent years, the number of on-street parking spaces has been greatly reduced to make way for bicycle paths, green spaces... So, if you're lucky and find a free space, you'll have to pay €6 for 1h, €24 for 3h, €75 for 6h.
Secure underground parking lots are the easiest way to park close to the Musée d'Orsay.
Choose a car park
Parking near the Musée d'Orsay? Just an 8-minutes walk (650 m) from the museum, the Saemes Bac Montalembert parking lot is the best solution.
Large capacity: with 417 spaces spread over 6 levels, you'll easily find a place to park, and you can even book your space in advance
Secure, supervised parking: Leaving your vehicle in a secure, 24/7 guarded space during your visit will cost you much less than leaving it on the street: €5 for 1 hour.
Motorcycle parking? Whatever your mode of transport, there's a space waiting for you!
Charging stations: if you own an electric car, you'll be able to recharge your vehicle at one of the electric charging stations during your outing.
Attractive prices: Take advantage of a very attractive price with the 3h package at just €15,30 for cars and €5,25 for motorcycles.
Parking tip: if you'd like to pay less for your parking, you can also park in the Champagny car park on rue Casimir Périer, less than 10 minutes walk from the Musée d'Orsay, but please note that the number of spaces is more limited and you'll need to book your space in advance.
How do I book my parking space in advance?
By booking your parking space in advance, you can be sure of finding an available space in the parking lot of your choice on the day of your visit. With us, it couldn't be simpler: choose your car park and click on "I book". Then let us guide you and select your time slot. Then finalize your booking on our partner Onepark's website, so you can arrive with peace of mind and park with complete peace of mind !
Saemes car parks recommended rates
| Car parks | 1h | 3h | 24h | Distance to get to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bac Montalembert car park (7e) | 1h 5,10 € |
3h 15,30 € |
24h 45,90 € |
8 mn walk |
| Champagny car park ** (7e) | 1h 4,40 € |
3h 11,90 € |
24h 42,95 € |
9 mn walk |
*Rates applicable on 01/01/2025
**Via réservation Onepark uniquement
- Where can I park near the Musée d’Orsay?
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The easiest option is to use a nearby underground car park, such as those operated by Saemes, which are an 8- to 9-minute walk from the museum, notably Bac Montalembert or Champagny.
- Is it easy to find parking around the Musée d’Orsay?
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No, on-street parking spaces are very scarce around the banks of the Seine and their numbers are dwindling, with high rates of up to €75 for 6 hours.
- Which car park is closest to the Musée d’Orsay?
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The Saemes Bac Montalembert car park is the closest, situated 650 metres away (about an 8-minute walk), with 417 spaces available.
- How much does parking cost near the Musée d’Orsay?
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Expect to pay around €5.10 for 1 hour and €15.30 for 3 hours at the Bac Montalembert car park, or €11.90 for 3 hours at the Champagny car park if you book in advance.
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