I first went to Paris for the air show 4 years ago for the debut of the A380. I stayed in the 19th arrondisement by the Industry and Science Expo hall which was surprisingly quiet and easy to get on the Metro there. I would not say that we got to see much other than the exterior of all the usual tourist route buildings (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, d'Orsey ect.). It was a nibble. I'm going for 2.5 days this time flying into FRA for Easter weekend.

My question is there is some discussion in the travel books about doing the Musem d'Orsay before the Louvre. I like the French Impressionists but feel spending 2 days at the Louvre would give a decent feel for what is there. I think the d'Orsay could be done in a complete day. I'm only planning on doing 1 museum while I'm there. Any advice?