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Where is Louvre Museum?

Known for being the world’s largest and most visited museum, Louvre lies along the side of the Seine River in Paris' 1st arrondissement, close to Châtelet–Les Halles station. This magnificent tourist attraction in the city of lights welcomes thousands of visitors daily.

Apart from the historical significance of the Louvre museum, it is home to some of the world’s most famous paintings, including the Mona Lisa. To admire the artworks in the Louvre inside galleries and the outer beauty of the palace, you should book a time slot in advance from the museum’s official website.

Louvre is open to the public all days of the week except Tuesday, and the opening time is between 9 am to 6 pm. Tickets to the Louvre cost up to €17, depending on your age, entry type, and whether or not you get a guided tour.

Things to see at the Louvre Museum

Louvre in Paris has so much to offer that it can easily take a whole day to explore the museum entirely. You can start by visiting the Egyptian galleries on the ground floor and get ready to admire thousands of hand-sculpted Egyptian artifacts.

Then set off for Apollo galleries on the first floor and have a jaw-dropping experience seeing the rooms made for kings. There you will see countless paintings, sculptures, and art pieces made by renowned French artists.

Don’t forget to appreciate the uniqueness of the influential Greek marble statue, The Winged Victory of Samothrace. It is one of the greatest masterpieces of the Hellenistic period, along with 2,000 years old, Venus di Milo, which leaves its viewers in awe and admiration of classical Greek art.

Dive deep into French culture and history by exploring the story behind the Raft of the Medusa. It is the work of Theodore Gericault which successfully depicts the French Romanticism theme. End your tour of the Louvre museum by admiring Leonardo’s masterpiece, the Mona Lisa.