The Louvre was originally a royal palace that was built on the site of an ancient castle and supplemented by various kings, but with the construction of the Chateau de Versailles it became obsolete and was then transformed into a museum in 1700.

He first gave the name of the Central Arts Gallery, then changed the Napoleon Museum and its name changed again to the official title of Musee du Louvre, which is what has been called ever since, even if he is fondly called The Louvre is.

As one of the oldest and largest museums, it is at home, probably the most famous painting in the world, the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci and has become the most famous and most visited museum art in the world with over 8 million visitors come here each year.

In an easily accessible part of Paris near the Seine, the Louvre once again incorporates the beautiful Carrousel and the Tuileries Gardens are an ideal place for a casual stroll, but it means that he brings to the outside of the museum sculptures and statues from artists such as Aristide Maillol and Auguste Rodin.

Most people now find The Louvre recognizable by the large glass pyramid that is located in the central courtyard, which is the main entrance of the museum in Paris inspire fear, which is aligned with the axis of the Champs-Elysees but did you realize that it is actually built in 1989! And that is the point that tourists can access different temporary exhibitions, fascinating history of this world famous museum, the bookstore, Cafe Marly restaurant, etc, but also outside there is a statue King Louis XIV.

Even if you’re not a fan of art, you can still enjoy your time at the Louvre, as it houses impressive collections, including Egyptian, Roman and Greek objects, sculptures and other works of art dating the Middle Ages until about 1850.

Realistically you need at least a day or more in the Louvre, as only the allocation of hours is not the place justice, but it is extremely interesting to obtain a map of the area, as is so vast that you could end up missing exhibits you specifically wanted to see, especially if you have time constraints, but do not worry that the pieces are not all on one level as there are lifts to make them accessible to people wheelchair.

Obviously there is an entrance fee, but the first Sunday of the month this and many other museums in Paris are completely free, but it is also very busy, but come early and make a bee-line for famous exhibits such as freedom of Delacroix Leading the People, will ensure a good view before they become too crowded!

However, when you need a good rest or need to refuel your body, then there is a huge choice of different foods available in cafeterias and restaurants and incredibly, there are six restaurants and cafes choices, which are open every day except for Tuesday when the whole museum is also closed.

By visiting the Louvre, not venture into the bookstore, located in Hall Napoleon under the glass pyramid and along with visitors guides available in more than ten different languages, it also stocks the largest selection of books on art history in France, most have many other books, a children’s section and even sells prints from the collection of museums, with absolute thousands to choose from.

Now we quickly mentioned visitors guides, and if you do not speak French fluently, so we would say that this is a must to fully appreciate the place, as descriptions of the parts are not in n does it matter what language bar French, alternatively, if you’re planning your visit to the Louvre in advance, you can have a guided tour that lasts about two hours and takes you around the most famous exhibits, leaving you walk the rest of the museum at your leisure later.

There will certainly be something interesting for everyone in the Louvre, including children, and it well deserves its reputation as the best museum to visit when in Paris, but remember that it is closed Tuesdays and days holidays, but it is open 9:00 to 6:00 p.m. every two days and also a late opening on Wednesday until 10am.