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02 May 2024 – Worldwide Olympic Partner Airbnb is offering two fans the opportunity to enjoy a truly unique overnight stay in the renowned Musée d’Orsay, where they will be able to enjoy an unrivalled view of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Taking place on 26 July, this once-in-a-lifetime experience will be available to just two guests, who will sleep in the museum’s iconic clock room, which has been transformed into a luxurious bedroom by Mathieu Lehanneur, designer of the Paris 2024 torch and cauldron.

Sitting on the fifth floor of the former Gare d’Orsay, once a bustling railway station, the clock room offers sweeping views of the city and River Seine below.

Housing a historic 125-year-old clock, the room has never been offered for overnight stays before, and will feature a unique “floating” bed, designed by Lehanneur, as well as a replica of the Paris 2024 torch.

As part of their stay, guests will also enjoy a private tour of the Musée d’Orsay’s extensive collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art, including pieces by renowned painters such as Manet, Monet, Renoir, Gaugin and Van Gogh, as well as a gourmet dinner that showcases the best of French cuisine.

“I’m honoured to invite you to the Musée d’Orsay,” writes Lehanneur in the room’s listing on Airbnb.

“For the first time ever, and for just one night, the museum’s iconic clock room will be transformed into a bedroom. I’ve crafted a unique space that is both romantic and contemporary, intimate yet sumptuous. Surrounded by the works of the greatest Impressionist painters, I invite you to experience the most beautiful night in Paris!”

Mathieu Lehanneur, Designer of the Paris 2024 torch and cauldron

The exclusive stay will take place on 26 July, the evening of the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony.

Fans can request to book the one-night stay at airbnb.com/icons/Museedorsay when booking opens on 21 May.

About the Musée d’Orsay

The Musée d’Orsay is located in Paris, France. Internationally renowned for its rich collection of Impressionist art, the Musée d’Orsay also exhibits the full range of Western artistic creation from 1848 to 1914. Its collections represent all forms of expression, from painting and architecture to sculpture, the decorative arts and photography.