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Louvre Museum
Best time to visit
Early mornings on weekdays offer the calmest galleries, especially in the Denon wing before tour groups arrive. Late Wednesday or Friday evenings can also be quieter during extended hours, and shoulder seasons like late autumn reduce tourist numbers.
Budget tips
Standard timed-entry tickets cost about €17 when booked online, and prices rise for special exhibitions so reserve ahead. Free admission programs often apply for under-18s and for EU residents under 26, and occasional evening or national holiday freebies occur, so check the official calendar before you go.
Recommended for
Art lovers, History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Families with older children
Plan your visit
2-4 hours
About
Quick facts: More than 35,000 works are exhibited across tens of thousands of square meters, so a single visit barely covers it all. A surprising combination of ancient artifacts, European paintings, and decorative arts lets you journey from a pharaoh’s tomb to a 19th-century salon within just a few corridors.
Highlights: A striking glass pyramid by I.M. Pei punctuates a vast palace courtyard, its geometric shape reflecting on wet stone after rain, perfect for cinematic photos. A tiny 77-by-53 centimeter portrait sits behind bulletproof glass, attracting crowds who examine the famously subtle smile up close.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, expect long halls and some stairs.
- Head to the Denon wing first to catch the small 77-by-53 centimeter portrait with fewer people around.
- Use the Carrousel underground entrance to avoid the longest Pyramid queues on busy days.
- Pause in the Richelieu galleries for quieter Renaissance rooms and better light for photos.
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