Musée du Louvre
The Musée du Louvre should without a doubt be your only museum stop in Paris if you only have time for one. This is due to the fact that the Louvre is not only regarded as one of the top art museums in the world, but also one of the best in Europe. More than 35,000 items of art are on display at the museum, which originally opened its doors in 1793. Here, a range of artwork from various eras and cultures may be viewed up close. Ancient Greek sculptures and Egyptian mummy tombs are both on display at the Louvre (including the renowned Winged Victory of Samothrace and the curvaceous Venus de Milo). Thousands of paintings are available for viewing as well. Here, you may find masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa," which is the center of attention in the museum, "Liberty Leading the People" by Eugene Delacroix, "The Raft of the Medusa" by Theodore Géricault, and more.
Even Napoleon III's former apartment is still visible. Yet, you aren't required to go inside the apartments to experience what it was like to be a king. The Louvre was a royal home for several French kings before it became a museum, notably Louis XIV. The Louvre started to change into an artistic venue after Louis XIV left it in favor of Versailles.
On Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and weekends, the museum is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; on Friday, it is open from 9 a.m. until 9:45 p.m. On Tuesdays, the Louvre is closed. Visitors under the age of 17 are admitted free of charge, while adults must pay 17 euros (about $17) to enter. The museum is situated in the heart of the city and has a dedicated metro stop on Line 1 at Louvre-Rivoli.
Location: 99 rue de Rivoli
Website: https://www.louvre.fr/en
Price & Hours:
- 17 euros (about $17) for adults;
- Free for kids 17 and younger;
- Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Fri 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
Googe Rating: 4.7/5.0
