In the 19th century, open air painting became more and more pupular, with the Barbizon and Impressionists painters taking over the Fontainebleau forest as their backdrop.

This exposition at the Musée d’Orsay attempts to illustrate why the Fontainebleau forest drew so much attention, highlighting multiple artists from Corot to Picasso.

The exhibition will show off the splendor of the Fontainebleau forest, which was the world’s first listed natural site in 1874 due to its importance in the world of French art.

Practical information

MUSEE D’ORSAY
1, rue de la Légion d’Honneur 75007 PARIS
Metro : Solférino
RER : Musée d’Orsay

Closed : Monday

Full price : 5.50 euros Sunday and from 4.15pm in the week, Thursday from 8pm

Reduced price : 7.50 euros Museum + all exhibitions 5.50 euros Museum + exhibitions except “Maurice Denis” Free admission for under 18yrs