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Paris: Pantheon Ticket & National Pride Audio Tour
Paris: Pantheon Ticket & National Pride Audio...

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Paris: Chateau de Vincennes Ticket & Audio Tour
Paris: Chateau de Vincennes Ticket & Audio To...

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Paris Sightseeing Tour with Musée du quai Branly Ticket
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Paris: Louvre Ticket and Highlights Audio Tour
Paris: Louvre Ticket and Highlights Audio Tou...

With this in-app audio tour and entrance ticket, discover the highlights of the magnificent Louvre. Enter the museum through the Pyramid or the Carrousel entrance at 99, rue de Rivoli — take the green priority queue for visitors with tickets. Explore this extraordinary collection of art spanning from prehistoric times to Antiquity, through the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and up to 1848. Beyond the famous Mona Lisa, the museum reveals the treasures of human civilization: ancient Babylonian antiquities, graceful Greek sculptures, medieval European art, and Renaissance masterpieces. Your journey begins with vestiges of a medieval fortress, then takes you to iconic sculptures such as the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace (Nike), and Michelangelo’s Slaves. At the heart of the Louvre is its most celebrated masterpiece — the enigmatic Mona Lisa. Discover the secrets behind her famous smile and the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. The tour concludes with Near Eastern artifacts revealing the origins of writing. Designed for easy navigation, this tour focuses on the museum’s most essential works, the iconic artworks that have marked our civilization. There is a free wifi service, ‘Louvre_Wifi_Gratuit’. It lasts one hour and can be renewed as many times as needed. Please note: this tour is not affiliated with the Louvre. It is created by an independent author. The entry ticket to the museum is included for your convenience at no extra charge.

Paris: Arc de Triomphe Ticket & Audio Tour
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Exploring Paris: Landmarks and Hidden Gems with The World Of Banksy Expo Ticket
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Paris: A Stroll Through Time with the Grande Galerie Ticket
Paris: A Stroll Through Time with the Grande ...

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Paris: Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac Ticket
Paris: Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac ...

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What people say about The Louvre

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Ron
October 2026
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Louvre Museum: Fast Track Ticket + Hosted Access to Mona Lisa
Alberto was fantastic and we had a wonderful time during our tour.
Ron
October 2026
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Лувр: Входной билет + Размещенный доступ к картине «Мона Лиза»
Alberto was fantastic and we had a wonderful time during our tour.
Pascu
October 2026
5
Louvre Museum: Fast Track Ticket + Hosted Access to Mona Lisa
Alvays take a guide ! Very beautiful place to vizite!
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About The Louvre

Address

Rue de Rivoli
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Opening hours

  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Local time

Best time to visit

Visit early morning at opening, especially Wednesday or Friday evenings, or in late autumn and winter for lighter crowds.

Crowd level

Extremely popular in Paris with 366,864 Google ratings; reserve entry 2–3 weeks ahead in high season, and choose the first morning slot for the lightest crowds.

Directions

The Louvre is on Rue de Rivoli in central Paris, beside the glass pyramid in the 1st arrondissement.

The Louvre is one of the world’s most famous museums and a defining cultural landmark in Paris. Originally built as a royal palace, it later became a public museum and today holds vast collections spanning many civilizations and periods. Its galleries are celebrated for masterpieces such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, alongside major collections of Roman sculpture, Egyptian antiquities, and Greek art. The museum is also known for its striking setting, where historic palace architecture meets the modern glass pyramid entrance. Beyond its artworks, The Louvre represents centuries of French history, royal patronage, and the idea of making great art accessible to the public in a single monumental space.

Before you enter

  • Arrive early to enjoy the pyramid courtyard and palace exterior before indoor galleries fill.
  • Check current opening hours carefully; The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays.
  • Plan a short list of must-see works to avoid losing time inside.
  • Use the Rue de Rivoli location in your map app for easiest arrival in central Paris.

What to expect

  • Expect a huge museum complex; even the courtyards and exterior spaces take time to explore.
  • You will see a mix of palace interiors, monumental staircases, and vast themed galleries.
  • Famous highlights draw the biggest crowds, especially around the Mona Lisa.
  • Collections range from classical sculpture to Egyptian antiquities and Renaissance painting.

During your visit

  • Start with your top priorities first, then explore quieter wings afterward.
  • Wear comfortable shoes; visiting The Louvre in Paris involves a lot of walking.
  • Wednesday and Friday evening hours can offer a calmer atmosphere than midday.
  • Take breaks in between sections so the scale of the museum stays enjoyable.

FAQ about The Louvre

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