ESPLANADE
VALERY GISCARD D’ESTAING

Président de la République française
(27 mai 1974-21 mai 1981)

En hommage à l’engagement du Président Valéry Giscard d’Estaing en faveur de la création du musée d’Orsay

The plaque on the wall of the Musée d’Orsay building indicates the contribution of French President Valery Giscard d’Astaen to the museum (in 1977 he decided to turn the train station building into the famous museum)

The sign was placed in 2023

An identical sign is also found on the other side of the esplanade Click for sign's details

In the next picture from where the sign was taken, we can see the wall of the museum on which sign is placed Click for a larger image

Translation of the text on the sign:
ESPLANADE
VALÉRY GISCARD D’ESTAING

President of the French Republic
(May 27, 1974 – May 21, 1981)

In tribute to the commitment of President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing to the creation of the Musée d’Orsay