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Secrets of the Louvre Museum Tour with Mona Lisa

Get to know Venus de Milo, Liberty Leading the People, and Napoleon's Coronation like never before

Paris in a Day Tour with Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Seine River Cruise

See the Mona Lisa, Sacre-Coeur, and Moulin Rouge with organized transportation and an expert guide

Louvre at Closing Time Tour with Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo

See the best of the Louvre with fewer crowds and a passionate guide on this late afternoon tour

Semi-Private Louvre Tour with Mona Lisa

See the World's greatest art with a friendly English speaking guide and max group size of six!

Private Louvre Tour in Paris with Expert Guide

See the Louvre your way with the help of an expert guide, with Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and more!

Private Paris in a Day Tour with Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and Montmartre

See the most iconic Paris sites and cruise down the Seine in just a day with a dedicated local guide

Semi Private Paris Day Tour with Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Seine Cruise

Explore Montmartre and Latin Quarter neighborhoods and admire Mona Lisa in a group of 6

Paris by Segway 2-Hour Sightseeing Tour

Effortlessly discover the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more

Can I bring a bag into the Louvre?

Items exceeding 14in x 21.5in x 8in (55cm x 35cm x 20cm) are not permitted in the Louvre Museum of Paris.

Is it worth it to take a Louvre tour or should I visit on my own?

The Louvre Palace & Museum is home to over 400 rooms and 35,000 artworks. It is one of the largest and arguably the greatest museum in Western Civilization. Taking a tour guide will not only provide insights, but aid tremendously in navigating the museum. For more, read our article on if its worth it to take a Louvre tour .

Can I stay inside the museum after the tour?

It varies, but the answer is always indicated on the tour description page. Any time you exit the museum it is a "final exit" meaning you'd need to purchase a new ticket and queue up to re-enter. Our Semi-private Louvre tour (6 people max) allows you to stay inside after.

Can you do a tour if you have mobility issues?

The museum is quite large and built to accommodate persons in a wheel chair. That said, if you have trouble walking and need more time, we highly recommend booking a private tour so it can go at your pace. Then, send an email letting us know you have mobility issues so we can prepare.

What should we see at the Louvre?

The Louvre is loaded with amazing paintings, statue, and more. Da Vinci's Mona Lisa is the most famous but the museum is full of premier works. See our article on the top things to see at the Louvre for more information.

What are the best Louvre tours?

Great question, here are some of our top picks.

Semi-private Louvre tour with Mona Lisa (Max 6 people)

Secrets of the Louvre Museum Tour with Mona Lisa (similar Louvre tour with 18 people max)

Semi-private Paris in a day tour with Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Seine cruise (Max 6 people)

Paris in a day tour with Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and Seine river cruise (similar to above with 18 people max)

Any good restaurants near the Louvre?

Yes, there are! Check out our article on best restaurants near the Louvre for details!

Was the Louvre always a museum?

It began as a medieval fortress to protect what was a rather small city of Paris. Later it became a palace and finally a gallery after the French Revolution. It was also occupied by the Nazis in WWII!

Where does the word Louvre come from?

The word origin is heavily debated, but some think it derives from the word lupus in latin as the land may have been used by a wolf hunting association.

Do you have blog content on the Louvre that is helpful?

Yes! Read our dedicated Louvre guide .

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Rome in a day tour with colosseum and vatican museums.

Explore the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more!

Special Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour through the Gladiator's Gate

Walk in the footsteps of gladiators on the Colosseum floor and see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Ultimate Palace of Versailles Tour from Paris

Breeze past the lines for the palace and gardens with a friendly English speaking guide

Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel

Skip the line and gain direct access to the Raphael Rooms, Creation of Man, and St. Peter's Basilica

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Half-Day Tour with Gondola Ride

Explore St. Mark's Square's most iconic attractions with skip-the-line tickets and an expert guide

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Should You Take a Louvre Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets?

Are you wondering if you should take a guided tour of the Louvre Museum when you visit Paris?

For a lot of visitors, the best and easiest way to explore the Louvre , view its iconic treasures such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, and bypass the notoriously long security lines where wait time without a skip-the-line ticket can be up four hours is to join a guided tour. 

Book Your Louvre Museum Tickets Now: Our Top Picks

• Louvre Masterpieces Tour with Reserved Tickets - Most popular choice 
• Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour - Small group tour
• Louvre Museum Timed Entry Ticket - Ticket only; no tour

Guided tours of the Louvre can also be a lot more fun and informative than going on your own, especially when you're visiting for the first time.

Even if you've visited the Musée du Louvre (as it is called in French) on your own, seeing it through the eyes of an expert guide can provide new insights and a richer experience.

Even though the Louvre now limits daily admission to 30,000 visitors (down from 45,000/day pre-pandemic), that's still a lot of people crowding around the most popular exhibits.  Tours led by expert guides provide plenty of benefits to help you get the most from your visit.

Being part of a tour group means you get fast-track priority entrance into the museum, the expertise of someone who knows where the most famous masterpieces are located and how to whisk you quickly through the masses of other visitors to get to them, and insights and interesting stories about the art that make the whole experience fun and entertaining. 

As a bonus, most tours let you continue  exploring on your own after the tour ends.

In this article, we provide tips on how to choose the best Louvre tours, how the skip-the-line process works, highlights of what you might see on a guided tour, and a few more things to see and do in the museum and nearby Paris locations after your official tour ends.

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Which Louvre Museum Guided Tour Should You Choose?

Tour booking platforms such as Get Your Guide and Viator offer a huge variety of Louvre Museum tours - in fact, the choices can be overwhelming.  Which are the best Louvre tours for you to consider?  First, think about the kind of experience you want to get from your tour.

If you want to be able to hear your guide and perhaps ask questions, book a small group tour.  Although the  Louvre normally limits tour groups to just 6 people  plus the guide in order to minimize disruption to other visitors, tour companies can bring in much larger groups by paying an additional fee - which is why you'll sometimes see huge groups of 25 or more people struggling to hear their guide through headsets.  

To avoid this kind of experience, look for tours with  "small group"  in the tour description and check the maximum group size.  If you're not 100% certain that your plans will not change, look for a tour that offers free cancellation and full refunds up to 24 hours in advance.

Here are two highly-rated small group tours to consider:

• 2-Hour Louvre Museum Skip-the-Ticket-Line Guided Tour - You'll see masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo as well as lesser-known sights, including an Egyptian sphinx and mummies and the Royal Crown jewels in the Apollo Gallery
• Louvre Museum: 3-Hour Comprehensive Tour with Skip-the-Line - Includes most of the art covered in the 2-hour tour above, plus you'll see additional paintings and sculpture as well as Napoleon III's lavish apartments.   Please note:  This tour can also be privatized  for your group of 5 or fewer participants

If you have limited time and are looking for a faster-paced experience where you won't be doing quite as much walking, here is another highly-rated option (although with up to 20 participants, it's not a small-group tour):

• Must-Sees of the Louvre Museum: 1.5 Hour Guided Tour - Skip the lines and see the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, Venus de Milo, and other famous masterpieces on this whirlwind "Top 10" (or more) tour

If you'd prefer a private tour for just you and whoever you bring with you, the Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Access Private Guided Tour pairs you with an expert guide who will speed you through the entrance, show you iconic masterpieces and lesser-known gems, and give you an unforgettable experience while sharing fascinating information about what you see.

Visiting the Louvre with children or teens?  Consider a private tour designed for families.   The cost for a family of up to 4 people is only slightly higher on a per person basis than a small group tour, and you get the advantage of a guide with expertise in keeping kids engaged and entertained by the art while giving the adults an informative and relaxing experience. 

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How skip-the-line access works for guided tours.

Meeting Your Tour Group

When you book your small group or private tour, you'll receive instructions about where to meet up with your guide.   

Most tours meet at a designated spot such as in front of one of the Paris souvenir stores on Rue de Rivoli, which runs along the Louvre's north side.  You'll be given the name of the store and the address when you book your tickets. 

At the designated time, your guide will arrive, make introductions, and verify that everyone is present. You'll walk together to the Louvre. 

Your Louvre Museum Tour Begins

All tours include tickets to the Louvre for a specific time slot.  If your group arrives a few minutes early, your guide may give you a brief orientation to the Louvre's ornate exterior architecture.

Up close, the Louvre is so enormous and ornate that it feels almost overwhelming and slightly incomprehensible - yet your guide can quickly explain the architectural styles, ornamentation, and even the symbolism of a few of the statues and carvings while filling you in on the building's origin as a fortress and then a fortified castle begun in 1190 by Phillip-Auguste, its evolution and reconstruction as a royal palace in the 14th century, and its conversion during the French Revolution to become the French national gallery and museum .  

Next, you'll go walk around to the building's western and slightly newer facade, where you'll pass through security and enter the museum.

Skipping the Long Security Lines & Getting Priority Access through a Group Tour Entrance

Most groups head down a special tour group-only entrance through the Richelieu Passage - a broad hall with ornate vaulted ceilings and lined with arcades and expanses of glass giving you glimpses into the museum.

After making a quick turn through a specially marked group entrance and walking down a short flight of stairs, you'll pass through a security checkpoint where you have to open our bags for a quick inspection.  Normally there's no line  at all.  It's a total breeze compare to going through the much, much busier public entrance at the Pyramid in the museum's courtyard or through the Carrousel du Louvre shopping mall.

After passing through the checkpoint, you'll almost immediately enter a large group reception room and from there, you'll pass through another door and walk out onto the museum's vast entry hall on the "Level 0" floor under the pyramid.   Again, totally fast and easy.

Now, to be realistic, occasionally there are delays, particularly as you're passing through security, and you will have to wait a bit - but again, the tour group process is much faster than entering on your own.

What Will You (Usually) See during a Guided Group Tour of the Louvre?

With so many different tour options for seeing the Louvre with a guide, it is impossible to predict exactly what you will experience - but in general, most group tours take you to see several of the most famous masterpieces such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa painting, Greek sculptures such as the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace, plus rooms containing massive French paintings such as Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People .

You may also visit the Pavillon de l'Horloge where you can see the museum's medieval foundations and moat, bits of one or two other collections, such as the Egyptian Galleries in the Sully Wing, the French Royal crown jewels in the breathtaking Apollo Gallery, and possibly Napoleon III's sumptuous apartments.   And don't forget that along the way, you can see some of the museum's most breathtaking treasures simply by looking up.

In small group tours such as the Louvre Museum: 3-Hour Comprehensive Tour with Skip-the-Line and sometimes in the shorter 2-Hour Louvre Museum Skip-the-Ticket-Line Guided Tour , guides have the flexibility of somewhat customizing the itinerary to suit your group's interests. 

Even if the museum is packed with other visitors on the day of your tour, your guide will help you dodge the masses to prevent you from feeling jostled and will also position you to have excellent views of the art.  And because guides know all the museum's short cuts and hidden stairways, they'll get you from one exhibit to the next much faster than you could navigate on your own.

After after you pass through security and under the Pyramid on the ground floor, your guide will take you up an escalator to Level 1 and may point out the museum's three wings:  Sully, Richmond, and Denon. 

Each wing has an entrance where where you will scan your ticket in order to enter.  Occasionally you may encounter a short line, but even if you do, the entrance process normally takes less than a minute.  Each time you move from one wing to another through this central entry hall, you will need to show your ticket, although you can also go from wing to wing by winding your way through the galleries.

So, what will you see?  Here are exhibits that may be included, although keep in mind:  they may differ based on museum conditions (such as crowds), the tour guide's preference, your group's interests, and the length of your tour.

The Mona Lisa & Other Italian Renaissance Masterpieces

On the way to see Leonardo da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa in the Denon Wing, your guide may take you through the Grande Galerie filled with stunning Italian Renaissance masterpieces by Titian, Raphael, da Vinci, and others, pausing to linger in front of some of the most stunning.

The Louvre has the largest collection of da Vinci paintings in the world, and your guide may point out some of them along the way.

The Louvre's most famous painting of all, da Vinci's Mona Lisa , his portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of a Florentine merchant, holds center stage in a gallery lined with other wonderful Italian paintings but they get mostly ignored. 

The massive lines of people focus only on trying to glimpse La Jaconde , as the famous painting is known in Italian.

Because of the crowds, the museum guards keep the lines moving as quickly as possible. 

Once you reach the front, you get 30 seconds in front of the Mona Lisa, which most people spend by taking a selfie. 

Occasionally, if the wait is too long, the tour guide may suggest that you see the painting on your own afterwards, which is usually a good idea because you're not wasting tour time by standing in line.

Want to See Only the Mona Lisa?

Museum officials estimate that up to 40% of all visitors see only one piece of art at the museum:  the Mona Lisa. 

If that's you or if you don't have enough time to see more than this one masterpiece, you may want to check out a quick Only the Mona Lisa experience.  Your guide will whisk you through security as you skip the entrance line and take you directly to the line to see the famous portrait, which will usually save you some time and perhaps frustration compared with finding it on your own.  Please note: this is not a guided tour. 

Another alternative, of course, is to get a priority entrance ticket (or use a Museum Pass ) and come on your own.

Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, Cupid's Kiss, & Other Greek Antiquities

The Louvre's immense and always-popular Greek Antiquities Gallerie contains some of the world's most famous sculptures from this period.

You are likely to see the three most famous sculptures - Venus de Milo , the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss - and hear about the myths and legends embodied by the art.

At the sculpture of Venus de Milo, your guide may share information about why the statue is missing its arms.

Even if the Winged Victory of Samothrace statue of Nike, Goddess of Victory, is surrounded by large tour groups, your guide may position your group so that you can see the statue from all sides.

Look closely at the sculpture's details.  Which viewing angle do you think its creator might have had in mind?

Of course, there's a lot more to see in these galleries beyond just the famous statues.  If you're on the 3-hour tour, your guide may show you other favorites.  If not, you can always return on your own after the tour ends.

The Great Sphinx in the Louvre's Egyptian Antiquities Gallery

The Louvre's Egyptian Antiquities Gallery is huge - another area where hours can pass like a heartbeat as you admire the extensive collection of mummies and other artifacts.

Most tours pause only long enough to examine the magnificent Great Sphinx of Tanis, sculpted from granite possibly as long ago as the Old Kingdom period in 2600 BC.  With the head of a king and the body of a lion, the sculpture is over 5 feet long and carefully crafted with precise details.  If you're going to see only one thing in this fascinating gallery, the sphinx is a fantastic choice.

Medieval Art in the Italian Galleries

Some tours may pause briefly in the room with medieval Italian paintings where the guide might give a mini-lesson about how art (and painters' skills) changed between the Medieval and Renaissance periods.

For example, look at the beautiful Madonna and Child painting by Florentine artist Cimabue (above). What aspects do you find striking or unusual from a 21st century perspective?

Famous French Paintings

Most tours stop by the French Paintings Gallery, which features huge canvases by famous 18th and 19th century French painters depicting important moments in French history.  Unless you happen to know a LOT about the details of French history, these paintings can be hard to fully appreciate.

This is where your guide's expertise can help these paintings come alive.  For example, one of the most famous of these paintings, Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People , can be hard to fully appreciate - but a knowledgeable guide can quickly and succinctly explain the historical, revolutionary, and philosophical details depicted in the painting and also point out the symbolism, allegorical references, and other nuances.

Perhaps best of all, your guide will do this in a lively and entertaining way - a useful skill when you're trying to explain a painting about the July Revolution of 1830 (no, that is not the French Revolution triggered by the storming of the Bastille in 1789 - it was a second but also important revolution against the monarchy) to a tour group of non-French people.

Apollo Gallery (Galerie d'Apollon)

The Galerie d'Apollon is without a doubt one of the museum's most exquisite rooms. 

Gilded walls, superb tapestries, a fantastically embellished vaulted ceiling, and more ornamentation than you can imagine provides the perfect setting for display the French Crown Jewels collection.

As brilliant as the gems are, the gallery almost outshines them.

Most of the longer tours take you to see this room and the jewels in it - not a quick stop because there's so much to absorb.

Napoleon III's Apartments

Last but certainly not least, another spectacular attraction normally included only with the longer tours - because it's not a quick visit - is the dazzling series of rooms known as Napoleon's Apartments. 

Contrary to what you might believe from the name, Napoleon III never lived here himself but he did order the rooms created as part of his major expansion of the Louvre's Richelieu Wing in the 1850s.  His Minister of State used the rooms to entertain and no doubt impress visiting heads of state.  

The rooms practically drip with gold, crimson, mirrors, and sparkling crystal chandeliers.  Elaborately painted ornate ceilings complete the look. 

The apartments outshine even the over-the-top opulence of Louis XIV's Versailles Palace - but then Louis was a mere king whereas Napoleon III was France's Second Emperor, like his famous uncle, Napoleon Bonaparte, who was the first to bestow this title upon himself. 

Incidentally, that's why this ornate, over-the-top style, which you can also see at the similarly dazzling Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House), is called "Second Empire."

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What Can You Do in the Louvre After Your Tour Ends?

Your admission ticket from most guided tours good for the rest of the day, so you're welcome to explore the former palace on your own. 

Here are some ideas about what to see and do:

Time for a Break:  Tea on a Terrace 

Although the Louvre has a number of cafes and places to eat scattered throughout its three wings, Café Mollien offers a special experience because of its statue-lined outdoor terrace overlooking the Pyramid.

To find Café Mollien, look for a large elaborate staircase at the end of the French Paintings Gallery and walk up.  You'll spot Café Mollien on your right.

The cafe offers light snacks similar to what you'd find in a bakery - pastries, slices of quiche, and salads - along with hot beverages, water, soft drinks, beer, and wine.  But what makes it fantastic is the terrace seating overlooking the rest of the Louvre, its courtyard with the glass pyramid, and in the distance, Tuileries Garden.

The terrace is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the restorative powers of, for example, a cup of tea and a slice of lemon tart.

Cy Twombly Ceiling in the Salle des Bronzes

The magnificent blue Cy Twombly ceiling in the Salle des Bronzes located in the Sully Wing almost overshadows the 1,000 or so fascinating bronze objects normally on display here. 

The striking blue ceiling reflects an initiative by the Louvre to incorporate contemporary art and was created in 2010 by Cy Twombly, the first American artist to ever be asked to create a permanent installation in the museum.  The white strips along the edges contain the names (in Greek) of seven renowned Greek sculptors from the Classic period.

Decorative Arts Galleries

If you're interested in visiting the Louvre's Department of Decorative Arts, here's what you should know:   it is immense.   It occupies the entire second floor of the Richelieu Wing and part of the Sully Wing including the Apollo Gallery, and has seven sections devoted to specific periods of French history  from the  Middle Ages through the 19th century. 

The Napoleon III Apartments in the Napoleon I to Napoleon III Galleries are the most popular with visitors due to their over-the-edge extravagance involving vast quantities of crimson velvet, crystal chandeliers, and gold, but there's much, more more to see beyond the apartments.  On a typically day, you'll have this area mostly to yourself.

The Medieval to Renaissance Galleries are a close second in popularity, and a "must" if you love tapestries.

Another fantastic section contains the Louis XIV to the Revolution Galleries .  Wander through about the dozen or so sumptuously elegant rooms to immerse yourself in French aristocratic life in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Islamic Art Galleries in the Denon Wing

The Islamic Art Galleries opened only in 2012, and are the Louvre's new installation.   The galleries occupy two lower floors in the Denon Wing, under an undulating golden roof of glass triangles that moves with the wind and filters in outdoor light.  You can see the neoclassical design of the museum's Cour Visconti Courtyard through the mostly-glass walls. 

The 2,500 or so objects on display here span a dozen centuries (7th through 19th) and cover a wide swath of regions from Spain to India.   The collection is organized according to period and location, and is still growing. 

Trying to see everything all at once would be overwhelming.  After wandering around for a bit, a good strategy is to focus on displays devoted to art from a specific region and time period - for example, Egypt and North Africa created about a thousand years ago.

Pavillon de l'Horloge ("The Clock Pavilion)

Before the Louvre was an art museum, it was the palace for French kings and queens - and before that, it was a fortified castle during medieval times.

So our last suggestion for what to see inside the Louvre after your tour ends is the fascinating Pavillon de l'Horloge on Level 0 of the Sully Wing where you can see where the museum begin - or at least, its 12th century foundations.

The Pavillon de horology contains the remains of the moat that once surrounded the medieval fortress built by Philippe-Auguste from 1190-1202. 

After being filled in to make way for renovations in 1528, the moat was forgotten until the mid-1980s when a major archaeological excavation undertaken in preparation for constructing the glass pyramids uncovered it, along with hundreds of thousands of objects tossed into the moat through the centuries.

Recent renovations have opened up this area to visitors and in addition to walking around the foundations and moat walls of the original fortress, you can view a number of fascinating displays showing the evolution of the Louvre from fortress to the world's largest art museum.  You can easily spend a couple of hours in this gallery.

Something special to look for:  on many of the stones, you can see carvings of small symbols such as hearts, squares, triangles, and other marks.  These are the individual "signatures" carved into the stones by the original stonemasons who constructed the moat - very cool to see over 800 years later!

The Perfect Ending to Your Louvre Tour: Tuileries Garden

Once you leave the museum, there's one more part of the Louvre complex you may want to visit if you have time:  Tuileries Garden, located to the west of the museum toward Place de la Concorde. 

Jardin des Tuileries (Tuileries Garden) dates back to 1564 when Catherine de Medici created it on the site of an old tile factory ( tuileries is the French word for tiles ) after her husband, King Henry II, died after being injured during a jousting match.

Today, Tuileries Garden is open to the public free of charge and is one of Paris's loveliest parks with pools, fountains, numerous statues, plenty of comfortable seating, and lush flower gardens.  It's the perfect spot to rest your feet after hours of walking around the Louvre - or anytime!

How to Choose the Best (for You) Louvre Museum Guided Tour

• Decide what you want - Small (6 or less) group or large group?  Public tour (agenda will be set by the tour guide) or private tour (tour guide will typically customize the itinerary based on your interests)?  Do you want to be able to cancel (with full refund) or reschedule if necessary?
• Choose a less crowded day if possible , especially during peak seasons.   The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays; Mondays and Wednesdays are usually the most crowded weekdays, and Saturdays and Sundays are even busier.  So schedule your tour for a Thursday or Friday if possible.  But if you can't, don't worry - tour guides are experts at dodging crowds.
• Want to explore the Louvre on your own after your tour ends?  The Louvre closes at at 9:45pm on Wednesdays and Fridays and 6pm on other days - so make sure your tour ends early enough to allow you the amount of time you want.  If not, look for another tour.
• Book through a booking agency such as Get Your Guide or Viator that has 24x7 customer support staff who speak your language - This makes canceling or rescheduling a booking, asking a question, or getting other help or information much easier!
• Do you have any questions about the tour?   Call the customer service number and ask!
• Read online reviews carefully - No tour is ever going to get 100% 5-star ratings, assuming they have more than just a handful of reviews - but you might want to give preference to tours that get 4 stars or better.
• Are you bringing your kids on the tour?  If so, book a family-oriented tour designed to keep kids entertained and engaged, which you can find for many venues including the Louvre.  Your kids will absorb more information with this approach and even more important, be much happier - and so will you.

Recommended Tours - Choose the One that's Best for You

• 2-Hour Louvre Museum Skip-the-Ticket-Line Guided Tour
• Louvre Museum: 3-Hour Comprehensive Tour with Skip-the-Line
• Must-Sees of the Louvre Museum: 1.5 Hour Guided Tour
• Paris Louvre:  2-Hour Private Tour for Families & Children - Start with the Mona Lisa and then continue on to see other special exhibits in a fun and family-friendly manner
• Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Access Private Guided Tour
• Only the Mona Lisa Guided Entry

Or book a priority entrance ticket or use a discount pass such as the Museum Pass and explore on your own.

How to See Special Exhibitions at the Louvre

Most Louvre tours do not include special exhibitions - but the good news is that you can see these on your own after your tour.  Almost all are free. 

Check out the major current and upcoming Louvre special exhibitions

More Ways to See the Louvre Museum

Where to stay near the louvre.

Near the Louvre Museum in the historic heart of Paris, you'll find so many other wonderful things to explore and experience - more famous museums and monuments, the Paris Opera House (Palais Garnier), world-class shopping in Parisian boutiques along Rue Saint-Honoré, fabulous cafes and restaurants - it's a fantastic part of the city to stay in, so if you're looking for a hotel or short-stay apartment close to the Louvre, check out our recommendations.

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The Collections database consists of entries for more than 500,000 works in the Musée du Louvre and Musée National Eugène-Delacroix.

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All year round, the Louvre offers new things to see and do! Here you will find all the latest news on the museum’s ever-changing collections, contemporary art installations, life behind the scenes at the Louvre, and more.

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Not sure where to start? Follow a step-by-step guide on a trail tailored to fit the subjects that interest you and the amount of time you plan to spend at the museum.

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Explore the former palace of the kings of France, now the largest museum in the world, and dive into its collection, encompassing nearly 10,000 years of art history.

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The Carrousel and Tuileries Gardens are an integral part of the National Estate of the Musée du Louvre. As historic as they are ideal for taking a stroll, the gardens offer a range of family-friendly activities as diverse as the seasons all year round.

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The Louvre Museum in Paris: A Complete Guide for Visitors

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Louvre Museum

As museums go, the louvre is quite simply a mammoth. the word "museum" may even be insufficient: the collections are so vast, diverse, and breathtaking that visitors may have the impression of navigating a maze of distinct artistic and cultural worlds..

Housed in the Palais du Louvre (Louvre Palace) , the former seat of French royalty, the Louvre emerged in the 12th century as a medieval fortress, slowly evolving toward its status as a public arts museum during the French Revolution in the late 18th century. Since then, it has become the globe's most-visited museum, and an enduring symbol of French excellence in the arts.

Spanning eight major thematic departments and 35,000 works of art  dating from Antiquity to the early modern period, the museum's permanent collection includes masterpieces by European masters such as Da Vinci, Delacroix, Vermeer, and Rubens, as well as unsurpassed Greco-Roman, Egyptian, and Islamic arts collections. Frequent temporary exhibits often highlight particular artists or movements, and are almost always worthwhile.

Read related: See early modern and impressionist masterpieces at the nearby Musée d'Orsay

Location and Contact Information:

General Access (individuals without tickets): Musée du Louvre, 1st arrondissement -- Porte des Lions, Galerie du Carrousel, or Pyramid entrances Metro: Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre (Line 1) Buses: Lines 21, 24, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 81, 95, and the Paris Open Tour bus all stop in front of the glass pyramid (the main entrance to the museum.) Information on the Web: Visit the Louvre's official website

Sights and Attractions Nearby:

• Jardin des Tuileries
• Musée d'Orsay (Orsay Museum)
• Musee des Arts Decoratifs (Decorative Arts Museum)
• Designer Shopping in the Rue Saint-Honoré district

Opening Hours:

Open Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Admission is free for all on the first Saturday of each month from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. 

The museum is closed Tuesdays and on the following dates:

For more detailed information on opening hours for current exhibits or events at the Louvre, consult this page.

Admission/Tickets:

For up-to-date details on admission fees to the Louvre Museum, consult this page at the official Musee du Louvre site . The Paris Museum Pass includes admission to the Louvre. (Buy Direct at Rail Europe)

Louvre Museum Tours:

Guided tours of the Louvre are available for individuals and groups and can make a visit to the museum degrees less overwhelming. Find out more about Louvre museum tours on this page .

Collections, Exhibits and Events at the Louvre:

The following guides will help you navigate the Louvre museum's collections and exhibits and make choices about what you'd like to see ahead of your next visit:

• Louvre Museum Permanent Collections Guide
• Information on temporary exhibits at the Louvre
• Special Events at the Louvre

Accessibility & Services for Visitors With Limited Mobility

The Louvre is generally recognized as being adequately accessible to visitors with physical disabilities. Visitors with wheelchairs have priority access to the museum's main entrance at the pyramid and do not have to wait in line. Wheelchairs may also be rented free of charge at the museum's information desk (an identification card will be required as a deposit.) Visitors with guide dogs, tip canes, and other aids have full access to the collections.

• Find more information on Louvre accessibility  (scroll to the bottom of the page)

Visitor Tips and Advice Ahead of Your Visit:

Read our guide on How NOT to visit the Louvre  to find out how to avoid burnout and make the most of your visit. It's so easy to do too much and feel overwhelmed. Read my expert advice on taking in the museum's collections at a comfortable and enjoyable pace, and absorbing more details. Less really can be more!

Pictures of the Louvre:

For an overview of some of the museum's most important works and details, or for some artistic inspiration, take a look at our Louvre Pictures Gallery .

Read More About the History of the Museum:

Consult this page for an in-depth look at the Louvre Museum's rich and tumultuous history.

Shopping and Dining:

The museum houses several restaurants and snack bars in addition to a cafeteria:

• Just below the Pyramid , the restaurant Le Grand Louvre offers gourmet specialties in a classic setting. Open from 12 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
• On the lower ground floor , the Cafe Denon offers snacks and casual meals. Open from 9:30 am to 5:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. during evening openings).
• On the second floor (European "first floor") , the Cafe Richelieu offers more casual dining possibilities: sandwiches, salads, cold and hot drinks, etc. Open from 10:15 am to 5:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. during evening openings).
• For books and gifts, head to the Louvre bookshop in the "Hall Napoleon" under the Pyramid. The bookshop boasts France's largest selection of art history titles, in addition to a wide range of guidebooks in various languages, childrens' books, and engravings. Open from 9:30 am to 7:00 p.m. (closes at 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday).
• The Carrousel du Louvre is a popular shopping center housed within the Louvre palace and accessible via the Rue de Rivoli entrance. Open seven days a week, the Carrousel du Louvre offers designer fashion, home design shops, fine gifts, and other shops you'd expect to find in an upscale shopping center. An extensive upstairs food court is a notch more gourmet-- and also a notch more costly-- than standard mall counterparts.

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How To Virtually Tour of Paris’ Louvre & See Every Masterpiece

If you’re an art enthusiast, the Louvre is probably at the top of your Paris or museum wish list.

As the world’s largest and most visited museum, it boasts an impressive collection of 35,000 artworks, ranging from the 6th century BC to the 19th century AD, all housed within a magnificent Renaissance palace.

However, as you might imagine, visiting the Louvre can be quite the experience.

It’s often packed with crowds, flashing cameras, selfie sticks, and people bustling around or trying to touch the art. This can make it feel a bit chaotic and overwhelming.

But there’s good news! You can now explore the Louvre from the comfort of your home, avoiding the hustle and bustle.

I’ll guide you through how to virtually visit this iconic museum and view all its must-see masterpieces. Get ready to enjoy your personal Leonardo or Michelangelo experience in peaceful solitude.

Layout of the Louvre

The Louvre is a U shape, divided into three wings: Denon, Sully, and Richelieu. Each of the wings has four floors.

The Denon Wing is home to the Louvre’s best known art work, including the world’s most famous painting, the Mona Lisa .

The Sully Wing is known for its statuary and antiquities.

The Richelieu Wing houses the lavish apartments of Napoleon III and some famed Dutch art works.

Virtual Tour of Louvre Masterpieces

Let’s take an online virtual tour of the Louvre, wing by wing.

You can see all the must see masterpieces via 360 video tours, YouTube videos, or online tours on the Louvre Website itself. For a lengthy overall YouTube tour of the Louvre, click here .

The Denon Wing

The Denon Wing is the most visited part of the Louvre. It boasts the fabulously ornate Apollo Gallery, with high arches and frescoed ceilings.

It’s a shrine to Sun King Louis XIV. The paintings were begun by Charles Le Brun and completed by Eugene Delacroix.

1. French Paintings in the Denon Wing

The Denon Wing is most renowned for its iconic French paintings from the Neoclassical and Romantic periods of art history. The must see French masterpieces include:

• Eugene Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People
• Jacques-Louis David, The Coronation of Napoleon
• Theodore Gericault, Raft of the Medusa
• Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Grand Odalisque

You can take a virtual tour of the recently restored Apollo Gallery on the Louvre’s website here . You can learn about the Coronation of Napoleon from this Louvre YouTuber .

You can take a virtual video tour of the world’s most famous French painting, Liberty Leading the People here . And learn about the Grand Odalisque here .

Via my blog, you can also explore the Louvre’s underrated masterpieces in the Denon Wing.

I also have a guide to what I think is the best painting in the Louvre , Gericault’s Raft of the Medusa , a then-scandalous painting based on a true story.

2. Italian Paintings in the Denon Wing

The Denon Wing also boasts treasures from the Italian Renaissance.

This is where you’ll find works by Sandro Botticelli , Leonardo da Vinci , Raphael , and Titian. The must see masterpieces include:

• Leonardo Da Vinci, Mona Lisa
• Leonardo Da Vinci, The Virgin and Child With St. Anne
• Titian, Pastoral Concert
• Raphael, Portrait of Baldasarre Castiglione
• Paolo Veronese, The Wedding Feast at Cana

You can take a virtual 360 tour of the Grand Gallery, which houses much of the Louvre’s Italian art.

If you’re a Mona Lisa fan, the Louvre is offering the museum’s first virtual reality experience , which brings to life the story of the enigmatic portrait. You can also take a virtual tour of the Mona Lisa here , with Smarthistory, an artsy YouTube channel.

In the Louvre’s busiest room, the Mona Lisa stares across at Veronese’s massive Wedding Feast at Cana . You can take a virtual tour and get the full scoop on the Louvre’s largest painting here .

You can virtually tour Raphael’s paintings, including Baldasarre , on Google Arts & Culture . Learn about Titian’s Pastoral Concert , which inspired Edouard Monet’s groundbreaking painting Luncheon on the Grass , here .

READ : 3 Day Impressionism Tour of Paris

3. Sculptures in the Denon Wing

If you prefer sculpture to painting, the Denon Wing has one of the world’s most magnificent sculptures — the Winged Victory of Samothrac e.

It also has a room on the ground dedicated to Italian sculpture, the Michelangelo Gallery. It’s one of my favorites spots in the Louvre.

It’s home to Michelangelo’s Dying Slave and Rebellious Slave , from 1513-15. These sculptures seem to struggle to escape the marble.

They were originally intended for the Tomb of Pope Julius II in Rome. But Michelangelo got distracted with the ceiling of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel and could never finish the tomb.

READ : Masterpieces of the Vatican

You can also find Antonio Canova’s incredibly romantic Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss . It’s considered Canova’s master work.

You can take a virtual tour of Michelangelo’s Slaves here , a virtual tour of Canova’s work on Google Arts & Culture , and a virtual tour of Canova’s Psyche here . You can take a virtual 360 tour of the Winged Victory here .

2. The Sully Wing

In the Sully Wing, you’ll find some of the world’s most beautiful sculptures, antiquities, and the remains of the Medieval Louvre.

One of the Louvre’s greatest ladies, a Hellenistic masterpiece, is here — the Venus de Milo . Even without arms, Venus de Milo is considered the classical epitome of female beauty.

You can also see another masterwork, Sleeping Hermaphrodite , a mythological merger of a male and female body. The ancient sculpture was discovered in Rome near the Baths of Diocletian.

Cardinal Scipione Borghese commissioned the Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini to carve the mattress in 1619. He later sold the piece to the French when he was strapped for cash.

READ : The Bernini Trail in Rome

The Egyptian Antiquities are a well loved highlight of the Sully Wing. The collection features the 12 ton Great Sphinx of Tanis, model ships, ancient sculptures, a massive statue of Ramses II, and a sarcophagus room.

The medieval Louvre is also a fascinating place. Originally, the Louvre was a 12th century fortress built by King Philippe Auguste.

The lower levels are all that remain. Archeologists discovered and excavated the underground medieval remains during the construction of I.M. Pei’s pyramid in 1983-85.

You can take a virtual tour of all the Louvre’s Roman Antiquities here , the Venus de Milo here , and the Sleeping Hermaphrodite here . You can take a virtual tour of the famed Egyptian Antiquities here and walk around the Medieval Louvre here .

3. The Richelieu Wing

In Richelieu Wing, you can admire the Louvre’s Mesopotamian Antiquities, Napoleon III’s Second Empire rooms, sculptures, and some amazing Dutch masterpieces.

The Richelieu Wing boasts the spectacular Cour Marly, a spacious glass roofed courtyard.

It’s stuffed with 17th and 18th marble and white stone sculptures, many commissioned by Sun King Louis XIV and Louis XV. There’s also a magnificent Fountain of Diana, dating from 1550.

Perhaps the most famous part of the Richelieu Wing is the Napoleon III apartments. They were built between 1852-57 to accommodate visiting dignitaries. They’re sumptuous.

Crystal chandeliers glitter, gilded furniture gleams, and the ceilings sport beautiful frescos — all set amid red velvet and red drapery. The Rococo state dining room could seat almost 100 people.

You can virtually tour the Cour Puget here and the Cour Marly here . You can take a virtual tour of Napoleon’s Apartments here .

The Richelieu Wing is also home to some unmissable Dutch old master paintings, including:

• Johannes Vermeer, The Lacemaker
• Johannes Vermeer, The Astronomer
• Rembrandt, Bathsheba at Her Bath.
• Hieronymous Bosch, Ship of Fools
• Georges de la Tour, The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds

From the Louvre’s website, you can see and get an education on The Lacemaker here , Bathsheba here , Ship of Fools here , and The Cheat here .

If you’re a Beyonce fan, her recent music video featured pieces from the Louvre. Now, you can follow the Beyonce Louvre Trail on the Louvre website.

The Louvre is also featuring an Artwork of the Day . If you’re interested in the history of the Louvre, here’s my guide .

Tickets For The Louvre

Naturally, if you decide to visit the Louvre in person, it’s essential to p re-book a skip the line ticket . If you take your art seriously, you may want to  book a guided tour .

I hope you’ve enjoyed my guide to taking a virtual tour of the Louvre. You may enjoy these other Paris travel guides:

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Louvre Guide 2024: Best Way to See the Louvre, Louvre Must-See, Map, and Top Louvre Tips by a Local

Louvre museum guide.

All about the Louvre: must-see, map of the Louvre entrances, and top tips for planning your Louvre itinerary.

If you ever find yourself in the French capital, don’t miss the Louvre Museum , one of the top things to do in Paris .

Located on the Seine River’s right bank, in the first Arrondissement, the Louvre is one of the world’s largest museums, home to incredible artworks. From Ancient Egypt statues to Baroque portraits, there’s something for everyone in the Louvre!

After visiting the Louvre Museum many times (at least twice a year), I have put together this Guide to the Louvre Museum  to help visitors with the latest information and my most precious Louvre tips. Use this Louvre Guide to decide what to see at the Louvre and plan your Louvre itinerary. Enjoy!

Table of Contents

• Why Visit the Louvre Museum
• Opening Hours and Best Time to Visit the Louvre Museum
• How to Visit the Louvre Museum
• Map of the Louvre Entrances [2024] & Best Louvre Entrance 2024
• A Peek Inside the Louvre (Take a Louvre Map!)
• Best Way to Visit the Louvre
• What to See at the Louvre (Louvre Highlights)
• Other Tips for Visiting the Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum is one of the top sights to visit in Paris. We recommend visiting the Louvre in the following Paris itineraries:

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• 4 days in Paris itinerary
• 5 days in Paris itinerary
• 6 days in Paris itinerary
• 7 days in Paris itinerary

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1. Why Visit the Louvre Museum

Haters will tell you to skip the Louvre because it’s expensive and the lines are long. But the 10 million people who visit the Louvre Museum annually are no fools, carried along by clichés. Come to visit and experience this incredible Museum for yourself!

The Louvre Museum is the world’s largest art museum and also the most visited.   The Louvre Museum houses a collection of more than 35,000 works of art spread over 60,000 square meters that range from ancient civilizations from the 6th century BC to the 19th century. If you have minimal interest in the arts, you will find something you like when visiting the Louvre!

Thanks to the Louvre’s Glass Pyramid , designed by the Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei, the Louvre Museum is also one of France’s most iconic monuments and one of Paris’s top photo spots for photographers. When it gets dark, the illuminated Louvre Pyramid is a must-see of Paris at night .

You will find some of the world’s most famous paintings and sculptures in the Louvre. The Mona Lisa , the Venus of Milo , the Code of Hammurabi , the Regent Diamond , and Napoleon I’s Coronation are just a few examples.

The Louvre is also part of the history of France.   The Louvre was built in the 12th century by King Philippe Auguste II as his royal palace. Over the years, the Louvre Palace symbolized the French monarchy’s wealth, power, and decadence, and its rooms and halls are stunning.

2. Opening Hours and Best Time to Visit the Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday to Monday. The last entry is one hour before the closing time, and they start evacuating the rooms at 5.30 p.m.

The Louvre is closed on 1 January, 1 May, and 25 December.

Before the pandemic, the Louvre held night sessions on Wednesday and Friday from 6 p.m. to 9.45 p.m. Currently (2024), the night session is only on Fridays.

2.1 The Louvre is Free for All Visitors on the First Friday of the Month (after 6 p.m.)

The Louvre Museum is free for all visitors on the first Friday of the month, night session (except in July, August, and 14th of July).

Given the interest in visiting the Louvre for free, only online reservations guarantee free entry to the Museum on Friday night. Reservations for the free Louvre Friday nights open a few days before the end of the month. Your booked ticket will cost 0€ and will be valid only on the selected date and time slot.

2.2 Best Day and Best Time to Visit the Louvre

The table below shows the estimated visitor flow in the Louvre Museum, and it is divided into days and time slots for the low season and high season. The  green  colour means fewer visitors while the  red  colour means more crowds. The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays.

» The best day to visit the Louvre Museum depends on the season (low season or high season). Generally speaking, visiting the Louvre during the week rather than the weekend is a good idea.

»  Since the Louvre is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays see more visitors. Therefore, the best days to visit the Louvre are Mondays and Thursdays.

» What is the best time to visit the Louvre?  Arrive early in the morning, before the Museum’s opening.

3. How to Visit the Louvre Museum

How to visit the Louvre? While most people opt for a Louvre self-guided tour, a Louvre guided tour (private or with a small group) is an excellent idea if you are visiting the Louvre for the first time. Benefit from the special Louvre entrance for groups, with 0 waiting time, and see the major Louvre highlights with the explanations of a certified and passionate English-speaking guide.

• Priority Entrance Ticket + Small Group Guided Tour
• Priority Entrance Ticket + Private Guided Tour
• Other Louvre Guided Tour Options

If you prefer to visit the Louvre on a self-guided tour, you can buy your Louvre ticket with an audio guide for the best Louvre experience.

3.1 Book Your Louvre Timed Entrance Ticket Online

Due to the current circumstances, the Louvre has reduced the number of daily visitors. This means that there are fewer Louvre tickets to sell each day.

We strongly advise buying your Louvre tickets online in advance , as only online booking can guarantee your entrance to the Museum on a specific day. When you purchase the tickets online, you choose a specific date and time slot, ensuring a quick entry to the Museum in less than 30 minutes.

Visitors entitled to free admission also need to use the online booking system. At the end of the process, the cost will be 0€. This allows the Louvre to fully control the number of daily visitors — Click here to buy your Louvre tickets

3.2 Leave Your Coat and Backpack in the Cloakroom

Under the Glass Pyramid, a Cloakroom provides you with lockers and places for umbrellas free of charge. Remember that suitcases and bulky bags are prohibited. In case of difficulty, you can contact the help desk next door.

4. Map of the Louvre Entrances [2024]

There are five official Louvre entrances, shown on the Louvre Map here below:  Glass Pyramid , Porte des Lions , Carrousel du Louvre , and  Passage Richelieu .

The  Glass Pyramid , Carrousel du Louvre , and  Passage Richelieu are always open, while the Porte des Lions is closed on Fridays.

» The  Glass Pyramid   is the main Louvre entrance, and anybody can use it. It is also the most impressive access to the Louvre.

» Passage Richelieu entrance is for guided groups or visitors with a membership card (Amis du Louvre, Louvre Pro, Ministère de la Culture, Pass Education, ICOM).

» Galerie du Carrousel  (99 Rue de Rivoli) is another entrance to the Louvre Museum that anybody can use. The advantage of this Louvre Museum entrance is the direct access from the Parisian Metro (metro station Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre, line 1, take exit #6). Also, this is the best Louvre entrance to wait in line during rainy days in Paris or when it is too cold outside. 

» Porte des Lions is another option, but it’s a bit eccentric and only available for visitors with a ticket. There’s no Cloakroom nearby, so you will be denied access if you carry bulky objects. Please note this access is closed on Fridays, and sometimes the Museum management closes it without notice.

4.1 Best Louvre Entrance 2024

The best Louvre Entrance is Passage Richelieu , with zero waiting time. This entrance, however, is reserved for guided groups or people with membership cards.

The Louvre Glass Pyramid is the most popular entrance, and you can see long lines in the high season and on weekends. That said, in January 2024, I entered the Museum through the Glass Pyramid with a timed entrance ticket and only had to wait 10 minutes (low season, weekday).

The Carrousel du Louvre entrance is less crowded than the Pyramid, and you avoid the hazards of the weather. Personally, I find it a bit claustrophobic when it is overcrowded.

Porte des Lions can be a good entrance, but it’s a bit hit-and-miss, as sometimes it is closed without any previous notice.

4.2 Entering the Louvre through the Glass Pyramid

The Louvre Glass Pyramid has different lines marked with different colours:

• Yellow line  for visitors with special passes, such as annual visitor cards or tourist cards
• Orange line  for visitors without a pre-purchased ticket
• Green line  for visitors with tickets with a specific time slot
• Blue Line  for disabled visitors, pregnant women, visitors with strollers, or visitors with mobility issues. These visitors have access to the lift down to the Main Hall.

The green line is split into two lines, and each line is for different time slots. Before waiting in line, check that you are in the line for your time slot!

The Louvre Glass Pyramid is the Museum’s main entrance. To access the Louvre Museum through the Pyramid, you will find several controls:

• Before joining the line to access the Museum, there’s a first ticket control to ensure you are on the right day, time slot, and line (picture above).
• Right after entering the Glass Pyramid, you will be asked to use the hand sanitizer, and then, there’s the security control (scanner).

After the scanner, you will take the stairs down to the Main Hall, with the Information Desk, Cloakroom, Visitors’ Assistance Area, one of the restaurants and Paul’s bakery. You can see the entrances to the three different Louvre Wings from the Main Hall: Denon, Sully , and Richelieu . They are located on the Mezzanine.

Choose the Louvre Wing that appeals to you most and take the stairs up to the Mezzanine. Here, you can pick up the audio guides (on the desktop right before the tripods), and there’s the second ticket control. If you are entitled to free admission, you will be asked to show proof of free admission at this moment.

5. A Peek Inside the Louvre (Take a Louvre Map!)

5.1 Louvre Sections

The Art Treasures of the Louvre Museum are grouped into eight curatorial departments or Louvre sections: 

• Egyptian Antiquities
• Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities
• Near Eastern Antiquities
• Islamic Art, Paintings
• Decorative Arts
• Prints and Drawings

5.2 Louvre Layout

The Louvre’s treasures are exhibited in the Museum’s three interconnected Wings: Richelieu Wing , Denon Wing , and Sully Wing, clearly marked on the Louvre map.

In addition to these Wings, the Museum’s inner courtyards display the biggest sculptures.

On the Louvre map, you will find the Denon Wing facing the Seine River. Denon Wing is named after M. Denon (1747-1825), the first director of the Musée du Louvre. In Denon Wing, visitors find important artworks such as the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci or The Winged Victory of Samothrace.

If you want to concentrate on one Louvre Wing only, we suggest the Denon Wing.

The Sully Wing is located between the Denon Wing and the Richelieu Wing and is named after M. Sully (1559-1641), Chief Minister of King Henri IV. In the Sully Wing, visitors can find the Medieval Louvre, the Egyptian Antiquities, and the Venus of Milo.

Richelieu Wing

On the map of the Louvre, you will find the Richelieu Wing facing Rue de Rivoli. The Richelieu Wing is named after Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642), Chief Minister of King Louis XIII. In Richelieu Wing, visitors can find French paintings and sculptures, Napoleon III apartments, and Near Eastern Antiquities.

5.3 Take a Louvre Map (with Highlights)

Taking a map of the Louvre Museum is paramount for visiting the Louvre. You have paper versions (Louvre map with highlights) in the Information Kiosk in the Central Hall, and there are also some QR codes with the Louvre Museum map to flash while you are waiting in line to enter the Glass Pyramid.

The Louvre map comes with the plans of the four floors, and you can find all the Louvre sections by floor and Wings and some of the Louvre highlights.

6. Best Way to See the Louvre

With 403 rooms, 14.5 km of rooms and corridors, and 72.735 m2 of exhibition spaces, visiting the entire Louvre in one day is impossible . If you spent one minute seeing each Louvre artwork, it would take 64 days to see everything in the Museum!

How to navigate the Louvre? There’s no right or wrong Louvre itinerary. You can decide to visit just one Wing, all floors, or walk through the different Louvre Wings. If you return to the Central Hall and then head to another Louvre Wing, you will have to show your Louvre ticket again.

Any exit from the Louvre Museum is final, and you won’t be able to come back with the same ticket.

Five Ways to Visit the Louvre

In our opinion, there are five ways to visit the Louvre:

1- Enter the Museum and start walking through galleries and galleries randomly. This is not the best option in a vast museum like the Louvre.

2- Follow the experts at your own pace with a Louvre Museum audio guide or a phone app. You can buy your skip-the-line Louvre ticket + audio guide online in advance and pick up the audio guide when you arrive at the Museum. Remember to grab the Louvre must-see map at the Main Hall.

3- Join a Louvre guided tour and visit the Louvre highlights with a professional guide. After the tour, you can visit other artworks, but you’ll surely have covered the basics.

4- Write down a Louvre bucket list , study it at home with the help of this Louvre Map , and try to make a Louvre itinerary that makes sense from a logistics point of view to avoid walking unnecessary kilometres.

TIP: Do you need some help for a quick visit? Click here to see how to visit the Louvre in 2 hours or less

5- Pick a specific department (e.g., Italian Paintings) and focus on this department only to get the most out of it. This is my favourite way to visit the Louvre because I am local in Paris and can visit the Louvre whenever I want. This way of touring the Louvre is also perfect for frequent Paris travellers or people interested in a specific subject.

Whatever you decide, grab the Louvre highlights map upon your arrival , take a break from time to time and use the restrooms when you see them (I never find the restrooms when I need them most, lol).

7. What to See at the Louvre (Louvre Highlights)

If you are wondering what to see at the Louvre in one day, we can help. Everybody has a different Louvre must-see list, but some Louvre artworks appear on everybody’s bucket list.

7.1 Louvre Must-See Guide By the Louvre Museum

The Louvre has a selection of masterpieces  that you can check on its website. This is the Louvre best route if you don’t have particular interests and want to cover the basics. There are 11 artworks in total :

• The Caryatids
• Venus de Milo
• Winged Victory of Samothrace
• Venus and the Three Graces Presenting Gifts to a Young Woman (Botticelli)
• La Belle Ferronière (Da Vinci)
• Sainte Anne (Da Vinci)
• Mona Lisa (Da Vinci)
• The Raft of the Medusa (Gérciault)
• Liberty Leading the People (Délacroix)
• The Slaves (Michelangelo)
• Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss (Canova)
• The Glass Pyramid

7.2 Louvre Must-See List by CNN 

To honour the Louvre’s 220th anniversary, CNN asked its users through its Instagram account about the Louvre highlights. Here is the Louvre must-see list by CNN:

• The Winged Victory of Samothrace
• Mona Lisa (Leonardo da Vinci)
• Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss (Canova) is one of the famous Greek Mythology stories .
• The Louvre Building
• The Consecration of Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of Empress Joséphine on 2 December 1804 (David)
• Venus of Milo
• The Young Martyr (Delaroche) – depicts the sacrifice of a young Christian woman into the Tiber River.
• The Virgin of the Rocks (Da Vinci) – another of Leonardo’s masterworks.
• The Lacemaker (Vermeer) – with this painting, the achievement of Vermeer’s maturity is complete.

7.3 Louvre Highlights (World in Paris’ List)

My Louvre must-see list is a combination of the two lists above plus some other Primitive Italian artworks (Duccio, Cimabue), The Wedding Feast at Cana (Veronese) – sharing the room with the Mona Lisa, – and something by Caravaggio.

On this bucket list, there’s also the oldest exposed item: the statue of Aïn Ghazal , dated around 7000 BC! (Sully Wing, Ground Floor, room #303).

I complete my personal Louvre must-see guide with the most bizarre item exposed, The Hermaphrodite (Sully Wing, Ground Floor Salle des Caryatides #348).

8. Other Tips for Visiting the Louvre Museum

8.1 the louvre ticket is a combined ticket.

Few people know that in addition to the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions of the Louvre, the Louvre ticket gives you to the Musée Eugène Delacroix (6 Rue de Furstenberg, Paris 6) within 48 hours of first use. To visit the Musée Eugène Delacroix for free, you need to purchase and visit the Louvre Museum first.

8.2 Louvre Dress Code: Dress Like an Onion!

What to wear in the Louvre?   There is no Louvre dress code; you can wear what you want when visiting the Louvre. Just keep in mind that you will walk A LOT. Wear comfortable shoes. And dress in layers, like an onion!

Wearing layers is perfect in wintertime, when it is cold outside and warm inside.

8.3 Carry a Power Bank

A power bank is essential if you want to take pictures and navigate the Louvre with your phone all day. The last time I visited, I entered the Louvre at 9.30 a.m., and two hours later, my phone was dead.

Remember that you must show your Louvre ticket whenever you want to access the rooms from the Main Hall, so keeping your phone charged is essential if you have your ticket stored in it. Print out the ticket if you don’t want to carry a power bank.

8.4 Accessibility in the Louvre

The Louvre is accessible to disabled visitors, with various elevators and wheelchair lifts and even a Tactile Gallery. If you have mobility issues, look for the disabled symbols in the Louvre Museum map and adapt your Louvre itinerary accordingly.

At the Glass Pyramid , there’s a line (blue line) for disabled visitors or visitors with mobility issues. These visitors have access to the lift down to the Main Hall.

Walking sticks, folding bags, strollers, baby carriers, and wheelchairs are available free of charge for visitors at the Visitors Assistance Area , located in the Main Hall (level -2), behind the Information Area and next to the Cloakroom. An ID card will be requested as a caution.

8.5 Bring your Snacks and Water

Inside the Louvre are a couple of restaurants, but they are overpriced, and the food is so-so. Bring your snacks, sandwiches, and water if you travel on a budget. There are no restrictions on bringing your refreshments to the Louvre.

Eating inside the Louvre exhibition rooms is forbidden, but there are some benches in the Central Hall (Mezzanine), just before the ticket control, and nobody will bother you if you are eating a sandwich or a snack there.

Once you are done and have some energy back, show your tickets again to return to the exhibition areas. You can drink water wherever you want.

TIP: fans of Angelina Paris tearoom will be happy to know that there is an Angelina inside the Louvre with no line! Angelina Louvre is located in the Richelieu Wing, 1st floor, between the Napoleon III Apartments and Decorative Arts galleries.

8.6 Beware of Pickpockets

I never had any problem when visiting the Louvre, but it seems that pickpockets are an issue in this Museum. Never leave your bag unattended, and if somebody comes to you asking for your email or a donation, ignore him and walk away. It is a scam.

TIP: travel safely; use an anti-theft shoulder bag or an anti-theft backpack

8.7 Visit the Louvre Museum More than Once (If You Can)

If you are interested in the Arts, you will have to revisit the Louvre Museum to enjoy other paintings and sculptures that you missed during the previous visit. Paris is always a good idea , and another visit to the Louvre may be the perfect excuse to come back to Paris 😉

And there you have it, a quick Louvre Museum guide with the best tips for visiting the Louvre Museum. Use these Louvre tips to find your best way to see the Louvre, to get the shortest lines and the best experience inside!

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"Extraordinaire" : des séances de sport organisées au Louvre avant les JO !

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Le Louvre se met à son tour à l'heure des JO, et ce, jusqu'à fin mai. Des cours inédits seront proposés tous les matins, et même du footing au milieu des œuvres.

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Jeux Olympiques de Paris 2024

En temps normal, à 8 heures du matin, le Louvre sommeille encore, mais pas ce mercredi. Consignes improbables pour cette séance : courir jusqu'au Sphinx et revenir. Deux groupes de 30 personnes réalisent leur sport quotidien au milieu du musée. "C'est extraordinaire, il y a une super énergie" , nous lance une participante. "C'est carrément inattendu et c'est à refaire !" , salue une autre.

Comme un privilège, avant l'arrivée du public, ils s'initient au yoga dans la cour Marly. L'image est inhabituelle. Puis, des cours de danse sous le regard du roi Sargon II, vieux de 3000 ans, peu habitué à ce genre de mélodie.

38 euros la séance... mais avec une surprise

L'enjeu est parfois aussi de redonner leur rôle premier à certaines salles du palais, comme celle des Caryatides. "C'est une salle de bal qui a été commandée par François 1ᵉʳ. Ici, on va retransformer cette salle en salle de bal tout simplement. Sauf que ça va être un bal de disco" , explique Mehdi Kerkouche, chorégraphe et directeur du centre chorégraphique national Créteil et Val-de-Marne. Les statues, elles-mêmes, semblent bouger. Cupidon a déjà intégré la chorégraphie. 

L'expérience d'une heure aura lieu 15 fois jusqu'à fin mai. Le Louvre participe ainsi à sa manière aux Jeux olympiques qui approchent. "Le monde entier vient aussi pour la beauté de notre patrimoine, de nos musées, donc il fallait que ce lien soit visible, sympathique" , assure Laurence des Cars, présidente et directrice du musée du Louvre.

JO 2024 : ce qu'il faut savoir sur les 26 fanzones gratuites installées dans Paris

Les sportifs du jour ont payé 38 euros pour cette séance. À ce prix, ils ont aussi accès au musée tout le reste de la journée en marchant cette fois-ci.

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JO 2024 : ce qu'il faut savoir sur les 26 fanzones gratuites installées dans Paris Publié le 23 avril 2024 à 18h27

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REPORTAGE - Dans le cadre de l'Olympiade culturelle, le musée organise des visites sportives avec le chorégraphe Mehdi Kerkouche. Une piste de rêve.

Louvre 7h45, mercredi matin. Des joggeurs traversent le parvis, aspirant à pleins poumons l'air frais du matin. Ils poursuivent vers les Tuileries ou le Palais-Royal, les quais de Seine aussi. Autour de la pyramide, le calme des heures creuses. Pas de file d'attente, Louis XIV dressé sur son cheval rêve encore dans l'aube autour de ce Palais où il naquit. Quelques visiteurs se coulent vers la pyramide et y pénètrent. Son secret, ce matin et tous les matins jusqu'au 31 mai, n'est pas uniquement celui des œuvres. Mehdi Kerkouche entre dans les collections et ça swingue tout d'un coup. Il est chorégraphe et use du musée en artiste. Pas pour y déposer une œuvre mais pour mieux sentir vibrer celles qui y sont présentées. Son défi ? Faire vivre la visite du musée comme une discipline olympique. Tenue de rigueur, jogging et baskets, accessoires recommandés, gourde et serviette. La discipline n'est pas seulement vestimentaire, elle est aussi métronomique. La séance commence à 8 heures et se…

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Décidément le Louvre est parti pour gagner la médaille d'or dans les olympiades du grotesque. Ras le bol des animations à la gomme qui empêchent de voir les oeuvres, ce musée n'est pas Luna Park ou l'Aqua Gym. Qu'on fiche la paix aux amateurs d'art (évidemment rances et grincheux aux yeux des branchouillés).

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le 25/04/2024 à 16:43

Tous les créneaux horaires sont complets depuis l’ouverture des réservations. Qui peut bien s’être inscrit ? Les copains et les copines ? Même en étant Amis du Louvre, et on paye pour çà, impossible d’avoir une place une heure après l’ouverture des réservations. Arrêtez la pub c’est très agaçant

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Quelle honte, Madame ! Louis XIV n’est pas né au Louvre, mais à Saint Germain en Laye…

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