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The
Louvre has been a medieval fortress, a palace for the kings of France,
and just laterly (for the last two hundred years) a museum.
Not just any museum but the biggest museum in the world, housed in
a royal palace which would be a major draw without the exhibits.
The main entrance is a recent addition, built in 1988.
The glass pyramid, (see picture), is controversial, not exactly sympathetic
to the buildings around it. After passing the security checks you
pass down underground to the main reception and ticket office areas.
If you're in the area, its worth noting there are clean, free public
toilets here, a rarity in Paris.
The exhibits are vast, with collections ranging from Egyptian Art,
through sculpture and the famous Mona Lisa painting - perhaops the
most famous painting in the world.
The official web site, (link at top of page) contains a thorough guide
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Free
admission is applicable also to all visitors on the first Sunday
of each month.
Free admission at all times for youths under 18.
For opening hours best consult official web site to confirm, in
overview rhe museum is open daily, except Tuesdays and certain public
holidays, from 9am to 6pm.
Evening openings until 9.45pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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| Indicative
Admission Charges (see official web-site, link at top for official
guidance) |
| Permanent
Collections :
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Adults |
Children
<18yrs |
| Before
18:00 |
8.50
€ |
Free |
| After
18:00 |
6.00
€ |
Free |
| Most
temporary exhibitions have an additional entry charge |
Getting There:
For the visitor, the Louvre is probably geographically the centre
of all places to be visited.
Notre Dame, Champs Elysees and Latin Quarter are all within an easy
stroll.
Although for many a full day at the Louvre is not time enough, it
is easy to combine the Louvre with other sights within walking distance.
By public transport, get the Metro
to Palais Royal / Musee Louvre (line 1 or 7)
The Batobus
river service stops at a pier by the river.
All the Paris
hop-on, hop-off bus services stop at the Louvre. |
The
Paris Open Top Double Decker Bus Tours operated by L'OpenTour are
a common sight in Paris at all the major visitor attractions.
The formula is the same as many similar operations operating world-wide.
A ticket which entitles you to unlimited rides on the buses which
run along several routes passing all major Paris visitor attractions.
More
Details - Ticket Purchase
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