For eight centuries the Louvre has continually expanded and embellished by French kings and emperors alike.
President Mitterrand has the final touch with his Grand Louvre project. 1981/1997 This project included the expansion and restructuring of the museum.
The famous glass pyramid, designed by architect Pei, mark the new entrance to the Louvre Museum.
The Louvre is also a splendid and huge royal palace along the Seine and one of the best art museums in the world.
It shows the famous Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci and many other high-quality images from Italy, France, Flanders, the Netherlands and England.
It also shows excellent collections of Egyptian, Greek and Roman art.
From the pyramid entrance, you can also click on one of the best and largest shopping centers in Paris, a really nice underground shopping experience.
The relaxing Tuileries garden near the Louvre is one of the most beautiful parks in Paris. Overall a first class combination well worth a day of your time.
Musee du Louvre
Main entrance at the Louvre pyramid. The queue, the Louvre Carrousel du Louvre by giving input, 99, Porte des Lions de Rivoli and Rue 14, Quai François Mitterrand. Palais Royal station on Line 1
Opening 9.00 bis 18.00 clock on all days except Tuesdays, 1 January, 1 May, 11 November and 25 December. The Louvre is open to 10 clock Wednesday and Friday.
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