Louvre Palace

Welcome to the Louvre, an architectural palimpsest that captures eight centuries of French history within its limestone walls. As you stand before the iconic glass pyramid, you are not merely at the entrance of a museum, but at…

You are standing in the Cour Napoléon, facing the glass pyramid that has become the modern symbol of the Louvre. Inaugurated in the 20th century, this structure serves as the main entrance, providing a central hub that connects…

Descending into the Sully wing, we step back into the very foundations of Paris. In 1984, during the excavations for the Grand Louvre project, archaeologists rediscovered the remains of the original medieval fortress. …

We arrive now at one of the museum's most celebrated residents: the Venus de Milo. Discovered on the island of Milos in 1820, this statue is a rare Greek original dating back to approximately 120 BC. …

Standing atop the Daru staircase, the Winged Victory of Samothrace seems ready to take flight over the museum. This marble statue of the goddess Nike was found in over a hundred broken pieces on the island of Samothrace. …

Stepping into the Galerie d'Apollon is like entering a precursor to the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. In fact, after a fire destroyed this part of the Louvre in 1661, King Louis XIV was so enamored with the new decorative style…

We now enter the Salle des États, home to the most famous painting in the world: Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. While her fame today is partly due to her mysterious smile and Leonardo’s technical mastery, it was her high-profile…

As you conclude your journey through the Louvre, perhaps by exiting into the Tuileries Gardens, take a moment to reflect on the sheer scale of what you have witnessed. From the dark, medieval foundations of Philippe Auguste to…