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The Louvre Museum in Paris
From the royal fortress to the public, the Louvre Museum in Paris is unquestionably one of the most amazing art galleries in the world. Home to thousands of classic and modern masterpieces, the Louvre is the jewel in the crown of French culture, a towering testament to European civilization and history.
Its importance and quality is highlighted through its popularity as the Louvre is the worlds most-visited museum.
To walk through the Louvre Museum is to walk through the history of France and into the minds of kings and revolutionaries. The reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV saw major expansion and a linking of the palaces and halls, which make up the museum today
The Louvre contains over 35,000 pieces of artwork across numerous departments including Near Eastern Antiquities, Egyptian Antiquities, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities, Islamic Art, Sculptures, Decorative Arts, Paintings, Prints and Drawings. Masterpieces by great artists such as Da Vinci and Delacroix are part of the permanent collection of this prestigious gallery.
Surrounding this iconic pyramid building are the Carousel gardens. These beautiful formal gardens are among the finest in the world and the perfect setting to discuss and reflect on the wonders of the gallery itself.
You can explore this amazing, world renowned gallery for free with a Paris Sightseeing Pass – that’s a saving over 9 euros. Other benefits of the Paris Pass
are:
- Free entry to over 60 museums and attractions
- Free public transport
- Loads of exclusive special offers for restaurants and more
Louvre Museum
Palais du Louvre, Paris 1er
Nearest metro: Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre
Opening Daily: 09.00–18.00
Closed: Tuesdays, 1 January, 1 May, 11 November 25 December. The museum is open until 22.00 (10:00 PM) on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Ref – www.louvre.fr and parispass.com
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