DETAILS
GENERAL INFORMATION
The world’s largest art museum, you could spend weeks here and still be surprised by what’s around the corner. The Louvre blends old world sophistication (it was the royal palace of King Louis XIV) and modernism in the glass pyramid out front, with a collection covering medieval times through the 1850s. Perhaps you love antiquities such as the sculpture of Aphrodite (Venus of Milo), the Frieze of Archers, or the Seated Scribe? Or might you prefer Italian Renaissance such as Leonardo’s Mona Lisa, Michaelangelo’s sculpture The Rebellious Slave, or Titian’s Woman with a Mirror? Or the remains of the palace inaugurated by King Sargon II in Khorsabad? Regardless of your fancy, there is always something amazing to discover.
Insider Tip
Stop for a hot tea and petit déjeuner (breakfast) or a pause salée (a savory break) nearby at the legendary 1903 teahouse Angelina. Beware though: if you don’t reserve in advance, be prepared for a long line.
There are literally thousands of things to see, such as paintings by Renaissance masters, Egyptian sarcophagi, and the building itself.
View full review from Condé Nast Traveler
The museum is a never-ending labyrinth with thousands of art collections, paintings, sculptures from all time periods and varying art genres.
View full review from Afar Magazine
Few art galleries are as prized or daunting as the Musée du Louvre, Paris’ pièce de résistance no first-time visitor to the city can resist.
View full review from Lonely Planet
PHOTOS
Insider Tip
Insider Tip
Stop for a hot tea and petit déjeuner (breakfast) or a pause salée (a savory break) nearby at the legendary 1903 teahouse Angelina. Beware though: if you don’t reserve in advance, be prepared for a long line.
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