Louvre Museum : info and guided tour

Introduction to the Musée du Louvre

In the heart of Paris, the Musée du Louvre occupies the former royal palace of the Louvre, now one of the largest museums in the world. Located in the 1st arrondissement, it brings together collections spanning several millennia of art history, from Antiquity to the great European masters, within an exceptional heritage complex.

The building combines parts of the former palace with more recent additions, creating a visible dialogue between historic architecture and contemporary interventions. The glass pyramid at the entrance, now an icon, contrasts with the monument’s classical façades and marks the access point to a vast museum space organized around several wings.

The Louvre is famous for the richness and diversity of its works, among which the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace are among the best known. Its galleries also feature Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern and European collections, making the museum an essential reference in world culture.

Visiting the Louvre means discovering both a place of art and a major witness to the history of Paris. Between the courtyards, monumental staircases and exhibition rooms, visitors move through a space where the palace architecture enhances famous works and more discreet treasures alike.

Discover Paris with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the history of the Louvre, identify its major architectural stages and place its key works in context. In a museum this vast, personalized guidance makes it easier to understand the collections and the site’s role in Parisian heritage.