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Louvre Museum

A glass pyramid in a Baroque palace, 35,000 artworks across 60,000 square meters — the Louvre cannot be covered in one visit. The world's largest museum requires choosing.

From Fortress to Museum

In 1190 Philip II built a fortress on the Seine. In the 16th century Francis I transformed it into a palace and began collecting — bought the Mona Lisa. Revolution turned the palace into a museum in 1793.

Highlights

Mona Lisa — 77x53 cm, smaller than expected. Crowds, selfie sticks.

Venus de Milo — Greek goddess without arms, 2 meters, 2,100 years old.

Winged Victory — winged goddess of victory atop a stair...

Practical Information

Updated: Jan 6, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum2 hours
Recommended3 hours
Maximum5 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult
22 EUR~22.0 $

Under 18 free, EU under 26 free

Best Time to Visit

Wednesday or Friday evening (open until 9pm). Early morning 9am or last 2 hours before closing. Avoid weekends.

Crowd Level

High — many people
Official Website

How to Get There

Metro: Palais Royal - Musee du Louvre station (Lines 1 and 7) with direct access to the museum through underground passage. Also Louvre-Rivoli station (Line 1) or Pyramides (Line 14). Buses: 21, 27, 39, 68, 69, 72, 81, 95 to Louvre-Rivoli or Palais Royal stops. From airport: RER B to Chatelet-Les Halles, then 10 minutes walk. By taxi you can arrive at the Carrousel entrance.

Best Photo Spot

Pyramid at sunrise (reflection in pool). Mona Lisa. Winged Victory.

When to Visit

Best Time

MarAprOctNov

Good Time

JanFebSep

Avoid

JulAug

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Available
Charging
No outlets
Mobile signal
Good

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 6, 2026
Monday09:00 — 18:00
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday09:00 — 21:00
Thursday09:00 — 18:00
Friday09:00 — 21:00
Saturday09:00 — 18:00
Sunday09:00 — 18:00
Note

Last entry 1 hour before closing. Closed January 1, May 1, December 25. Time-slot booking required even for free admission. Wednesday and Friday until 9 PM - fewer visitors

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Fully accessible
Audio Guide
Available
Staff Assistance
Available

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Highlights — 3-4 hours. Can't see everything in a day.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Louvre Museum

Tickets €22 + €3 booking fee. Under 18 free, EU under 26 free. Closed Tuesdays. Book online mandatory. First Sunday Nov-Mar free.

Pyramid at sunrise (reflection in pool). Mona Lisa. Winged Victory.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather11°
81%14 м/с
Todayweather12°7°
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Satweather10°5°
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13°Jun
25°
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15°Aug
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12°Sep
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9°Oct
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3°Dec

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