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Louvre Museum
You can't leave Paris without stopping into the Louvre - one of the world's most opulent and celebrated museum complexes and an icon of Paris.
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What you'll do
Unquestionably one of the finest museum complexes in the world, the Louvre Museum holds a staggering 380,000 objects and 35,000 magnificent works of art from across the globe. Some of the most famous priceless objects call the Louvre home, such as the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and Liberty Leading the People.
Set in the very heart of Paris, on the banks of the Seine and with the gorgeous Jardins des Tuileries that lead to its striking forecourt, the former royal palace that houses the museum is truly an icon of French culture.
The Louvre lays claim to a whole host of accolades, including the world's largest museum at over 60,000 sq. m. and most visited with over 10 million a year. A trip to the French capital without stopping by the Louvre would be a trip wasted!
Highlights of the Louvre
Egyptian Antiquities
The Large Sphinx, papyrus scrolls, mummies, jewelry, clothing, and more.
Greek, Etruscan and Roman Artefacts
A vast collection with works spanning the New Stone Age to the 6th century.
Decorative Arts
Bronzes, ceramics, enamel, vases, stained glass and more from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
Sculpture
Split into two wings of fabulous carved objects, one wing holds exclusively French pieces, and the other a collection of foreign sculpture.
Over 7500 paintings and tapestries
...and of course the Mona Lisa
What's included
General admission to the Louvre Museum.
Reservations
Booking required
To reserve your time slot, visit the Louvre's website:
1. Select the date and time you wish to visit
2. Follow the booking instructions
3. Create an account to receive your Louvre reservation confirmation
Please note:
Entry slots to this attraction are extremely limited during the summer. We advise checking the Louvre booking website on a regular basis - some extra slots are released throughout the season, including some same-day slots.
Where you'll be
Rue de Rivoli, Paris, FRHow to get there
Louvre – Rivoli
Operating hours
Wednesday - Monday: 9AM - 6PM
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Closings & holidays
Tuesday
Find out more
For more information please visit the Louvre website.
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