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From a Medieval fortress to the largest museum in the world – discover the history of the palace’s most iconic rooms and the artworks they shelter

Explore the former palace of the kings of France, now the largest museum in the world, and dive into its collection, encompassing nearly 10,000 years of art history.

This room is one of the most impressive reminders of the Renaissance Louvre! Designed as a royal ballroom, this spacious vaulted gallery marked the arrival of Renaissance architecture in Paris…and since the 17th century, it has displayed a prestigious collection of ancient sculptures.

2025年1月15日 · Explore the palace and collections with the audio guide on the New Nintendo 3DS! Follow a guided tour for all the key facts about the palace, the artworks and their history.

Préparez votre visite, découvrez les lieux emblématiques du palais et les collections du musée et suivez l'actualité du Louvre et des Tuileries.

Discover the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Venus de Milo, and other masterpieces of the Louvre with trained guides who take you through the museum’s most impressive spaces, such as the medieval moat, giving you a …

In the centre of the Cour Napoléon stands the most visible product of the vast ‘Grand Louvre’ project that modernised the museum in the 1980s: the Louvre's Pyramid, an architectural feat that has come to symbolise the museum itself.

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The palace is home to some of the world’s most iconic pieces – paintings, sculptures, architectural elements and art objects by famous or anonymous artists of many different origins and eras. And no two masterpieces are alike!