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Louvre
Stop :
- near the Pont des Arts
How to get there:
Louvre-Rivoli
Pont Neuf
First bus :
- 10h15
Last full tour :
- 16h46
Last bus :
- 18h51
In short
800 years ago, the Louvre was a medieval castle. It was then transformed into a palace for the Kings of France and, for the last two hundred years, has been a museum.
At the present time, the Louvre houses one of the largest art collections in the world. Since 1989, its main entrance has been the glass pyramid in the courtyard.
Other nearby sights to see:
- Louvre* Pyramid
- Tuileries Gardens
- Conciergerie
The Pyramid is 21.64 m high and was designed by Ieoh Ming Pei in 1983 to be the main entrance to the Louvre. This elegant glass structure with its aluminium and stainless steel frame was opened in 1989. It is a great piece of architecture, of remarkable sobriety, and a truly practical way of providing a clear, spacious basement entrance to the museum.
The audio guide
Handy hints
Beat the rush
If you can, try not to visit the Louvre at peak times. For your own convenience and to avoid long waits, we advise you to visit it on a weekday around noon.
Free entrance!
In Paris, most of the museums are free on the first Sunday of every month. This is the case of the Louvre where entrance is also free on 14th July – worth thinking about!
