While the Musée d'Orsay itself is not primarily known for its food history, it resides in the heart of Paris, a city with a rich culinary heritage. The museum, which was once a railway station, now serves as a beacon of art, including works from the late 19th to early 20th centuries covering the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements. Within this context, the Musée d'Orsay reflects the same period's culinary evolution. Paris during the Belle Époque saw the rise of grand dining establishments, the birth of haute cuisine, and the cultivation of a dining culture that valued aesthetics and creativity akin to the artworks now housed within the Musée d'Orsay.