You can now spend a night in the iconic Clock Room of the Musée d’Orsay

Accommodation and technology platform Airbnb has announced a new promotion that will allow two travelers to spend a night at the legendary Musée d’Orsay in Paris. This unique event will take place on July 26 and will allow lucky guests to have a front row seat to the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, an event that will transform the Seine into a dazzling spectacle. of light and color.

Unveiled as part of Airbnb’s new Icons program, the Musée d’Orsay experience marks the first time the magnificent museum has been accessible to the public. The iconic clock room is located on the fifth floor of the former Gare d’Orsay, behind a 125-year-old historic clock. Better yet, the entire layout of the room was carried out by Mathieu Lehanneur, designer and creator of the flame and the cauldron for the Paris 2024 Games. Lehanneur designed a superb “floating” bed which sits at the heart of the the piece, next to a replica of the Paris 2024 torch.

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

Above all, the stay at the Musée d’Orsay is not the only incredible opportunity on offer. Airbnb has confirmed that an additional 30 guests will also be able to spend an evening at the top of the museum, in a secret rooftop garden. Perched at the top of the terrace, the space was created especially for the event, with the aim of offering a completely unobstructed view of the opening ceremony. This year, each competing nation will be represented by its own unique boat, which will sail down the Seine and directly in front of the museum. Lehanneur will host the evening and welcome guests with a “unique blend of Olympic festivities, arts and design and Parisian charm.”

“As a French designer, being part of such an important global event taking place in Paris is an honor,” said Lehanneur. “Organizing this celebration allows me to share my passion for art and the Olympic Games with fans around the world.”

According to Airbnb, the experience isn’t just about watching and listening, either. The evening will begin in the main atrium of the Musée d’Orsay, where an art historian will take guests on an exclusive tour of the largest collection of Impressionist art in the world. The tour ends on the museum terrace where guests will find a magical garden to relax and gather as the opening ceremony begins.

Margot LeCarpentier, “the most influential bartender in Paris”, will also be there to serve drinks, while Kirou, founder of the Parisian art and music collective 99GINGER, will provide an exclusive DJ set.

So how do you mark the invitation? Airbnb has confirmed that booking requests for the experience will open on June 13 at 3:00 p.m. CET. You will have to find your own way to reach Paris, equipped with accommodation and a digital pass (Pass Jeux) to access the Musée d’Orsay. Instructions on how to obtain this pass will be provided to those selected to participate in the experience. This experience is accessible to 30 guests (15 requesting guests and one more).