You can now stay at Musée d’Orsay with a view of the Seine

While Airbnb has already established itself as a publicity hero with its ongoing campaign to transform iconic locations into one-night accommodations, the platform has created a masterstroke on the occasion of the 202′ Olympic Games, with the opening of a temporary room in the Parisian district. Orsay Museum offering privileged access to the terrace for a close-up view of the opening ceremony.

Although rumors are swirling about which artists will surprise spectators at the opening ceremony – the latest suggesting that Celine Dion could make an appearance – one thing is certain: two lucky people will be sitting in the front row for this extraordinary show. Airbnb is creating an experience that gives two guests a privileged view of the Seine during their stay at the Musée d’Orsay.

Here’s how a stay at Musée d’Orsay offers views of the Olympic Games opening ceremony

Once again, Airbnb has managed to transform a museum in the City of Light into a guest suite for overnight stays. After establishing experiences in the monuments of the Louvre and the Opéra Garnier, this new collaboration is quite an achievement as it is scheduled for the opening day of the Olympic Games, on July 26. And that is not all. The US accommodation rental giant is teaming up with Mathieu Lehanneur, the designer who created the torch and cauldron that will welcome the Olympic flame.

The designer has redesigned the clock room in the Musée d’Orsay and given it a new function: that of a bedroom. Usually there is nothing in this room, as it is a remnant from the time when the building was a train station. With a floor covered in Versailles parquet and a bed that seems to ‘float’ above the ground, the whole is decorated with warm wood finishes.

This short-term guest room is available for one night only, free of charge. Selected guests will have access to the museum’s terrace to attend the Olympic ceremony – a front row seat. A gourmet dinner is also planned, and if that’s not enough, they will also enjoy privileged access to the museum to view its collection of Impressionist works, far from the usual crowds.

Be warned: if you want to be in with a chance, you’ll have to act quickly on May 21, when registrations open on the dedicated hosting page.

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