Musée du Louvre, A World of Artistic Masterpieces

Musée du Louvre, 75008 Paris

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Introduction

The Louvre Museum is the former residence of French kings, built in the late 12th century. After several expansions and renovations during different periods of reign, it has become one of the largest museums in the world. The Louvre is divided into eight sections, including Oriental Antiquities, Egypt, Greece, Etruria and Ancient Rome, Paintings, Sculptures, Art Objects, Islamic Art, and Medieval to 1848 Paintings. Originally a medieval fortress defending Paris, the Louvre has played various roles throughout history. With a love for art, French kings sponsored artists and collected a large number of renowned Italian paintings. During the French Revolution, it was opened as a museum and continued to expand and collect more artistic treasures in subsequent historical periods. The Louvre houses around 400,000 artifacts, with approximately 40,000 on regular display. Visitors should prepare in advance and, based on personal interests, it is recommended to visit the Italian and French painting galleries, Ancient Egypt Civilization gallery, Ancient Greek and Roman art gallery, and Napoleon III's apartments. As one of the world's top three museums, the Louvre attracts numerous visitors and has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

Address

Musée du Louvre, 75008 Paris

Opening hours

Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday from 9:00-18:00, with each exhibition hall starting to clear at 17:30
Wednesday, Friday from 9:00-21:45, with each exhibition hall starting to clear at 21:30
closed on Tuesdays, January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th.

Transportation

M1 and M7 subway lines to Palais-Royal-musée du Louvre station; Bus lines 21, 24, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 81, and 95; River buses to Louvre station; Car park at Carrousel du Louvre.

Phone +33-01-40205317

Website http://www.louvre.fr