Louvre Museum (Musée du Louvre)paris
World's Largest Art Repository

Overview
Housed in a former royal palace, the Louvre is home to thousands of masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.
What To Expect?
A massive labyrinth of art spanning from ancient civilizations to the mid-19th century. Enter through the iconic glass pyramid. You'll see the 'Mona Lisa' (usually behind a crowd), the monumental 'Winged Victory of Samothrace', and Napoleon III’s opulent apartments. The architecture is a stunning blend of French Renaissance and modernism.
Tips
- Enter through the 'Carrousel du Louvre' underground entrance to skip the long pyramid lines.
- Pick 2 or 3 wings to explore; don't try to see it all in one day.
Exploring Louvre Museum (Musée du Louvre)
From Fortress to Museum
The building started as a 12th-century fortress. You can still see the medieval foundations in the lower levels of the Sully wing.
If you spent 30 seconds looking at every piece of art in the Louvre, it would take you 100 days to see everything.
How to reach Louvre Museum (Musée du Louvre)
Metro Line 1 or 7 (Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Station).
Tips for Visiting Louvre Museum (Musée du Louvre), paris
- Enter through the 'Carrousel du Louvre' underground entrance to skip the long pyramid lines.
- Pick 2 or 3 wings to explore; don't try to see it all in one day.



















































