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Louvre

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The Louvre is the world's largest and most-visited art museum, set in a former royal palace on the Right Bank of the Seine. Its eight departments display some 35,000 works spanning antiquity to the mid-19th century, from the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo to vast Egyptian, Near Eastern and Greek collections. I.M. Pei's glass pyramid, completed in 1989, marks the grand subterranean entrance in the Napoleon Courtyard.

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Address

Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

Nearest station: Palais Royal-Musee du Louvre (Metro 1, 7), Louvre-Rivoli (Metro 1), Pyramides (Metro 7, 14)

Admission

€22

EUR 22 for EEA residents, EUR 32 for non-EEA visitors; free for under-18s, under-26 EEA residents, and for all on the first Friday evening of the month (except Jul-Aug)

Visitor Information

How much does Louvre cost?
Standard adult admission to Louvre is €22. EUR 22 for EEA residents, EUR 32 for non-EEA visitors; free for under-18s, under-26 EEA residents, and for all on the first Friday evening of the month (except Jul-Aug). Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Louvre?
Louvre is open Open daily 9am-6pm except Tuesdays, with late opening to 9pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Last entry one hour before closing.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Louvre?
Louvre is located at Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France, in the 1st arrondissement (Rive Droite) area of Paris. The nearest stations are Palais Royal-Musee du Louvre (Metro 1, 7), Louvre-Rivoli (Metro 1), Pyramides (Metro 7, 14).
What can I see at Louvre?
The world's most-visited museum: a former royal palace beneath a glass pyramid, home to the Mona Lisa and 35,000 treasures. Current highlights include Affinities: Islamic Art Wonders in the Department of Decorative Arts, Michelangelo Rodin: Living Bodies, Martin Schongauer: The Beautiful Immortal.
Do I need to book Louvre in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Louvre?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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