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- Europe
- France
- Paris
- Louvre
Louvre
One of the world's great art museums, this vast edifice houses
an extraordinary collection of paintings, sculptures and
antiquities from all over the world. The permanent collections are
divided into Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Asian antiquities,
painting, drawings, sculpture and objects d'art.
The Louvre was opened to the public in 1793, soon after the
Revolution, to display the spectacular treasures looted from the
royal palaces. The best-known attractions in the Louvre are
Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic Mona Lisa, which is protected by
bullet-proof glass within its own room; and the ancient Venus de
Milo. With more than 35,000 works on display, don't even attempt to
see it all in one day.
Information & Facts
Address
Cour Napoléon, 1. Reception area is under the giant glass
pyramid.
Admission
EUR10 full-day pass to permanent exhibitions, EUR11 for
temporary exhibitions in the Hall Napoleon. Free admission the
first Sunday of every month (not including the Hall Napoleon).
Concessions are available and children under 18 are
free.
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Opening Times
Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 9am-6pm.
Wednesday and Friday 9am-9:45pm. Closed Tuesdays. Opening hours for
temporary exhibitions vary. The museum is closed 25 December, 1
January and 1 May.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).