About the visit to the Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum, located in the heart of Paris, is considered the largest museum in Europe and one of the most important in the world. Accompanied by your guide, you will discover this former royal palace, which was one of the main residences of the kings of France before becoming a museum in 1793 after the French Revolution. With more than 73,000 m², it houses collections spanning over 7,000 years of history, from ancient civilizations to the 19th century, offering a true journey through the evolution of art and humanity.
What to see during the visit
During the tour, your guide will lead you through the museum’s most emblematic works while explaining their history and meaning. You will admire the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most famous images in the world, the Venus de Milo, a celebrated Greek sculpture representing the goddess Aphrodite, and the monumental painting The Coronation of Napoleon by Jacques-Louis David, depicting Napoleon Bonaparte’s coronation ceremony at Notre-Dame de Paris. You will also discover the museum’s main collections organized into eight departments: Egyptian Antiquities, Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities, Near Eastern Antiquities, Islamic Art, Paintings, Sculptures, Decorative Arts, and Graphic Arts, each containing priceless masterpieces.
“The beauty perishes in life, but is immortal in art.” — Leonardo da Vinci
Curiosities
- The painting The Coronation of Napoleon measures approximately 10 meters in length and is one of the most impressive works in the museum.
- The Louvre Museum was originally a medieval fortress before being transformed into a royal palace.
- The Mona Lisa is one of the most protected and visited artworks in the world, displayed in a specially secured room.