Louvre Museum

Paris, France

Photo by Patrick Langwallner

The Louvre Museum in Paris is the former royal palace turned world‑renowned art museum, home to iconic works like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. With a 4.7 rating and a €22 entry fee, it draws art lovers from around the globe.

Why choose Louvre Museum

You’ll walk through centuries of history under one roof, seeing masterpieces that shape Western culture. Few other sites combine the breadth of collections and the grandeur of the building as seamlessly as the Louvre.

Best for: Art lovers · History · Architecture · Photography · Couples

Start your Louvre morning here

Begin at the Louvre, explore its highlights, then stroll to the nearby Musée d'Orsay for a complementary art experience.

Morning — Louvre Museum
11:00 — Musée d'Orsay

Visit tips

Enter through the Pyramid entrance for the quickest access to the main lobby.
Skip the crowded Denon wing early; visit the Sully wing first for quieter galleries.
Arrive early; lines grow after 11 am.
Buy tickets online to skip the queue.

Plan your visit

Recommended duration: 2–3 hours — allows time for highlights and a coffee break
Best time of day: Early morning, before 10:00 — lines are shortest at opening
Hours: 09:00–21:00 (closed Tuesday) — Closed on Tuesdays
Entry: €22 — Ticket includes access to permanent collections
Booking: required — Book timed-entry tickets online — Slots fill quickly on weekends
Category: attraction
Rated 4.7 by 372097 reviewers
Tags: art collections, historical building, popular attraction

Nearby attractions

Musée d'Orsay — museum, 10 min walk
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris — church, 15 min walk
Tuileries Garden — attraction, 10 min walk
Palais Garnier — attraction, 17 min walk
Sainte-Chapelle — church, 10 min walk
Place de la Concorde — attraction, 17 min walk

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