Scenic spot introduction:
Louvre It is not only the oldest royal palace in French history, but also one of the oldest, largest and most famous museums in the world, ranking first among the four largest museums in the world. Louvre Located on the north bank of the Seine in the center of Paris, France, it is known for its magnificent classical architecture and a large number of priceless collections. It is considered one of the most famous and largest art treasures in the world.Louvre The castle was built in 1204 and has been expanded and rebuilt for more than 800 years to reach its current size. The building was originally the palace of Philip Auguste II of the French royal family, used as a treasury and archives; on May 27, 1792, the National Assembly declared Louvre It belonged to the public and became a public museum for six years until Napoleon I moved in. Louvre .he is Louvre More houses were built around the palace, the wings were strengthened, and it began to be decorated in an unprecedented way. Louvre , after which thousands of tons of art were brought to Paris from palaces, libraries and cathedrals of all the conquered countries. Louvre It was also renamed the "Napoleon Museum". Louvre In September 1981, François Mitterrand, after being elected President of the French Republic, said: "Let Louvre Restored to its original purpose”, this great building has since become the world’s top museum and is loved by people today.
Attractions distribution:
Louvre The area (including lawn) is about 45 hectares, and the building area is 4.8 hectares. The overall building is "U" shaped, with a total length of 680 meters. It is divided into new and old parts. The old part was built during the Louis XIV period, and the new part was built during the Napoleon era. The pyramid-shaped glass entrance in front of the palace was designed by the Chinese architectural master I.M. Pei. The number of artworks recorded in the museum's collection catalog has reached 400,000, which are collected and displayed in different places according to their origin and type. Oriental Art Museum , Museum of Ancient Greek and Roman Art, Museum of Ancient Egyptian Art , Treasure House , Painting Gallery and sculpture The museum has six exhibition halls and 198 exhibition halls, with collections ranging from ancient Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman art to art from various Eastern countries. sculpture works, an astonishing number of royal treasures and fine paintings, ancient relics from France and Italy, and the Venus "statue," Mona Lisa 》Oil Painting and Victory 》Stone carvings are even known as one of the three treasures of the world.Scenic spot features:
Cultural tours, architecture, museums, palaces, museumsTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: 12-Day European Tour Guide for Four Countries 2017
- Traveling Alone: 15 Days in Europe (Part 4) France
- Travel Guide: Five-Day Paris Tour Guide 2017
travelling guideline:
If you go during the peak tourist season, there will be a lot of people queuing. Louvre In addition to the main entrance of the glass pyramid, there is also the Lion Gate entrance on the Seine River, the Carrousel Gallery entrance on the underground passages on both sides of the Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Entrance 99, Rue de Rivoli, next to the metro station (with a red canopy at the entrance). These entrances can reduce the waiting time. Louvre The Lion Gate entrance allows you to enter the Denon Pavilion directly without queuing. The entrances to the Carrousel Gallery and 99 Rue de Rivoli require you to go to the rest area under the glass pyramid and buy tickets there before entering. There are manual ticket sales and automatic ticket machines at the Lion Gate entrance and under the glass pyramid. The automatic ticket machines can use international credit cards without chips. You usually need to queue up to buy tickets under the pyramid, but there are many ticket windows and ticket machines, so it won't take long.
The quickest way is usually to enter from the Portes Des Lions, near the Tuileries Gardens, by the Seine (this entrance is closed all day and at night on Fridays). From October to March of the following year, you can visit for free on the first Sunday of each month. Louvre The official APP can provide in-depth understanding of the museum’s treasures. Louvre The post office also has a special commemorative postmark.
Louvre The Angelina store outside was crowded with people. Louvre Angelina in the store is a great place to enjoy yourself while appreciating art. The store also has a comfortable terrace. Louvre After the tour, the Jardin de Tuileries, which extends on both wings, is a great place to stroll and relax.
Tour route:
“ Louvre "Masterpieces in the Collection" (about 90 minutes, 11 masterpieces): Syria Pavilion → Moat Ruins → Egypt Pavilion, masterpiece Sphinx Statue → Greece sculpture Museum, "Milo Island Venus → The Victory 》 → Painting Gallery → “Sals Rouges” France Painting Gallery , The Oath of the Horatii, The Coronation of Napoleon I and Empress Josephine, The Las Meninas → Italy Painting Gallery Mona Lisa The Wedding at Cana, Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, Wife of Francesco del Gioconda Mona Lisa )》 → Italian Gallery/or return to the Red Hall and go to the exhibition hall on the left, "The Raft of the Medusa", "Napoleon Crossing the Snowy Mountains", "Liberty Leading the People" → Morien Building → Italy sculpture Exhibition hall, The Bound Slave → Richelieu House, Napoleon III Suite.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Scenic spot location:
Europe > France > Paris
How to get there:
Take Metro Line 1 or 7 in Paris and get off at Palais Royal or Musee du Louvre.
Scenic area map:
3D real scene of scenic spot
Louvre Museum Ticket Prices:
Tickets: 15 euros
Visitors can visit with a package ticket Louvre The ticket also includes a permanent and temporary exhibition at the museum. At the same time, visitors can also visit the Delacroix Museum with this ticket.
Free admission
After 18:00 every Friday, the permanent exhibitions of the museum are open free of charge to visitors under the age of 26 (regardless of nationality) upon presentation of valid identification.
The following people have free admission to the permanent exhibitions and the Delacroix Museum:
– Visitors under the age of 18;
– Audiences aged between 18 and 25 (inclusive) and residing in any country in the European Economic Area;
– Teachers holding the library’s education pass;
- Art History, sculpture , teachers and artists of applied arts, must produce relevant certificates;
– Disabled persons and their companions.
Scenic area opening hours:
Weekdays: 09:00-18:00;
Wednesday to Friday: 09:00-21:45;
It is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays including January 1, May 1, August 15 and December 25.
