Wow, what a museum. There's is so much to see. I would love to return one day because I didn't have all the time to take everything in. I was there for a good 3+hours. There are sections where the painting takes up the entire wall. Not a mural, but a full painting with an entire scene and details for days. Look up, and you'll see more art. Some art pieces are so large, you can only properly view it from afar. The ceilings are also beautiful. It's all so impressive. I opted for a timed ticket entry booking for 9am and didn't wait in line for very long. I'd say about 30minutes before it got moving. I was in the earlier crowd, close to the pyramid and can see the security area. Security was swift, but I packed lightly. Of course after using the bathroom and grabbing my audio guide I bee-lined right for the Mona Lisa, knowing it was the most popular painting there. I was able to get right up to the barrier pretty peacefully within 5 minutes of waiting. I heard someone say "well this is quite pleasant" lol. I was surprised too! So definitely get there early because when I returned to this spot later, closer to noon, boy was it packed with tourists groups and people rushing in to try for a good view. I definitely noticed that keeping calm also keeps everyone else around you calm, so don't go running because that might trigger everyone else to run and that's how chaos ensues. Don't push. You've got time, just wait your turn. My friends opted to go on a third party tour and I don't think they were able to get up to the barrier, but they prioritized the in-person guided experience more than anything, so just keep this in mind if you're deciding whether to opt to go on your own or with a group. Everything had English captions which was helpful. Underground, where the exit is, there are tons of shops. The museum's souvenir shop is quite nice, with cute collaborations. We passed by tons of other cute shops like Pop Mart and Le Petit Souk where I grabbed some cute postcards, and my friend grabbed some flats from VIVAIA. It's a whole mall down there called Carrousel du Louvre. Keep this in mind if you somehow still have energy for it after walking a million steps at the museum lol. read more

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Ok. I am going to be a little negative here. I know The Louvre is the most popular museum in the world. So why am I giving a 3? I visited it last week and purchased my advance reservation ticket weeks before for last Thursday at 9 am. Taking the Metro there was easy and I arrived in the center by the glass pyramid at about 8:40 am. By then there were several hundred people already standing in the 9 am line. By 9 am there were several hundred more people behind me. I estimated about 1500 people were in my 9 am line. As we started to move towards security there were people already in the 9:30 am line and even some in the 10 am line. The crowds here are for real. It was almost 9:30 am by the time I got past security and inside ready to start, First problem. There are just too many people admitted every day. I found it distracting to look and admire all of the works of art in there. It's like going to a college football game. The Louvre reminded me of the second most popular museum which is The Vatican Museums in Rome. I've been there too. Second problem. Even some if the docents agreed with me that their map is confusing, I know that because I got lost a few times and asked them for directions, One of them told me that it's better to ask a docent for directions than try to figure where you are using the map! By the way you get your map in your language right after you pass security. This place is big. It's very easy to miss things you might want to see if you aren't careful. Now, I have a tip for improvement. When I visited The Vatican Museums a couple of years ago, I took a guided tour which made the visit pleasurable and less stressful, I failed to do that here. My mistake. If I had I might have a better perspective of this place. The guides don't get lost and also point out things that I might have missed. This is a great museum with high quality art and history inside. It's silly that hundreds of people will jostle to get Mona Lisa's picture but you will too like I did. Ditto on the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory. Don't forget afterward to visit the exterior of the Louvre including the nearby Gardens. read more

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THE GOOD ---------------- + LOTTTTTTS of artwork to see (including THEEE one and only Mona Lisa upstairs). Not enough time in a day or days to see it all. + Timed entries make the museum entry very smooth through the pyramid. + Multiple cafes inside to buy refreshments, including in the lobby. + It's actually freeeee to go into the lobby below the pyramid. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Be prepared to walk ... ALOT!!!! For hours! - Accessibility is a major problem here. No ramps at all. There are elevators here and there, but they can be hard to find or are super tight. Elevators don't seem to drop you off where the stairs take you either. Saw plenty of people just carrying their strollers up and down the endless number of staircases. C'mon Louvre, step it up! - The whole museum is like a maze that they don't seemingly want you to leave. Exit signs don't seem to directly lead to exits. Figure that one out. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- = The room where the Mona Lisa is housed is pretty big with plenty of other artwork inside, but, OF COURSE, the Mona Lisa is the center of attention ... literally. There will always be a crowd right in front of the painting and the sides of it are blocked off by room dividers, however it only takes a few minutes to reach the front to snag a close up shot of it, so bring your patience! It'll be worth it! read more

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Absolutely fantastic museum! They have so many different exhibits - Egyptian, Greek, French paintings, sculptures, the list goes on! I was sad the French jewels were currently closed but due to recent events, not surprising! We got to see the Mona Lisa - be prepared for large crowds! Very busy area, but you can definitely find areas that are much less busy! Overall, 100% recommend to anyone visiting Paris! read more

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idc the lourve is one of the greatest places on earth it's always busy and hella people but as an art connoisseur i appreciate it all. wear comfortable shoes because they say it's like a whole marathon to go through each floor and room and realistically you're not xD read more

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We bought tickets ahead of time. Everything popular in Paris has long line. My husband and my son went ahead and lined up while the rest of us took a Bolt, who showed up but won't take us because we have a toddler. Booked another car and managed to arrive late but still managed to join my husband and son in line on time to enter. The museum is simply gorgeous. From all the statues and paintings that were so grandiose ( so big, I wondered they must have a scaffolding to prairie ?? ) The line to see the Mona Lisa was long but moved fairly fast. Same for the statue of Venus de Milo. The museums does have rest rooms. At the exit there is a mall, where you can buy food and drinks, restaurants and shopping. Amazing experience!!! read more

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This Museum can never be explained in words. First it is huge and that's even an understatement. I can come here everyday for one month and still not see each and every piece of art work it is that massive . You definitely need to get a map and plan on what you want to see and make your way to those destinations and get to the museum early to even get that done early. Amazing Breathtaking all the above , the sculptures, the art work and the stories and history behind them is truly incredible. Total must to see if you are in Paris read more

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This place is a beast. It can absolutely gobble you up and make you feel overwhelmed beyond measure. It is a place of history, art, and architectural beauty. The outside look of the glass pyramid makes it seems like there's not much inside but it's vast and larger than your mind can imagine. If you wander the galleries slowly throughout an entire day or more, you still wouldn't be able to grasp the true art behind every exhibit but pausing at the masterpieces like the Mona Lisa is a must. However, it's not the only thing inside of the Louvre as many know. There are sculptures, tapestries, paintings, and artifacts from around the world of different famous artists. You could explore forever even just walking through the halls without stopping. The crowds feel intense so prepare yourself for that. No matter how big the Louvre is, you'll still feel like sardines in a tin can. It's more than a museum, it's a true experience and one of those places that is a must see in Paris. read more

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As far as museums go, I kind of have to give this place a 5/5. It is MASSIVE. I wish we had more time to spend here but since we only had a few days in Paris we couldn't spend too much time here. It would likely take multiple days to really see everything at a pace where we could actually appreciate it. I'm not sure if they take walk-ins, but my friend had pre-ordered tickets for us so getting in was a breeze. We made it to the Mona Lisa after a bit of a walk and man it's so much smaller than I ever imagined. read more

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I don't think I can say anything about the Louvre that hasn't already been said in other reviews - but I'll try! Since this was my first trip to Paris, I definitely wanted to put this on my itinerary. That being said, I did some research and planned my visit. The Louvre is the largest museum in the world by floor area, though there are other museums that have larger actual exhibit space and more works in their collection. I knew from the jump that I could not get through all of it in a single day, so I decided to see what they offered in terms of tours. I noticed they had a guided one that showcased works in their permanent collection - since it hit all the big shots, I went with that. It's chaotic organization getting into the museum - tickets are timed and you're arranged in queues before being let into the museum. Since we had a guided tour, we were led to an expedited line and then made our way to an ares where other members of our tour group were. After a brief intro, we were were off. The tour lasted about 90 minutes; some of the more noteworthy things we saw were the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and several of da Vinci's works including the Mona Lisa. It was really interesting to see all these works in person after having only seen them in books. Along the way, our guide provided some great context about the history of not only the works, but the Louvre itself. After looking at a few more exhibits independently, we concluded our visit. Some hot tips - come with patience because it's crowded. I really think a guide is the way to go, especially if it's your first trip. You'll beed to sift though people to get to the Mona Lisa. She's on a wall by herself but I don't know it was a little underwhelming to see - maybe because she's so ingrained in pop culture and her image is everywhere. Overall, I had a good first experience at the Louvre. It's iconic and definitely worth visiting - be it our first or fiftieth visit to Paris. read more

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There is a reason why this is a world renowned museum. You could easily spend multiple days here, looking at the immense collection of art. It is highly suggested that you buy tickets in advance, especially if you are traveling during peak seasons. I bought my tickets as soon as they were available on the website. I went ahead and I also bought the audio tour and did the museum by myself based on the pieces that I wanted to see. It easily took me about four hours and I know that I didn't even scratch the surface of the museum. I went early in the morning with my cousin and we unintentionally got there earlier than expected because we were going to look for something to eat in the area. However, we saw the line already forming for the first slot of the day so we went ahead and queued up and it was the right decision. We were able to get into the museum very quickly without any problems and see everything we wanted to see before it got too busy. This museum does get very, very busy so just forewarned. read more

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I had a hard time looking the Musee du Louvre for my boyfriend and I while planning our trip to Paris for 22€/person. My credit card declined the charge and the Louvre froze my profile. Apparently this is a common place for fraudulent charges so my bank was being vigilant. The excitement continues because a few days before our visit, there was a theft at the Louvre and we heard the museum closed down for a few days to reevaluate their security. Luckily it was reopened for the day of our visit. If you are planning a trip, you should book over a month ahead of time and note that they are closed Tuesdays. The Louvre is one of the largest museum in the world. You can easily spend 3+ hours here if you enjoy art and culture. It has art that covers from ancient Egypt to the 19th century. The museum is divided into 3 wings: Sully, Richelieu, and Denon. While researching we heard that the room with the Mona Lisa gets crowded and difficult to get a photo with so I intentionally booked their opening slot and as soon as we were admitted, we headed directly to the Mona Lisa in the Denon wing. Yikes it was so crowded but we made it!! We saw her. She is more petite than I imagined. Other notable artwork in this section are the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and Raft of Medusa. In the Sully section, we explored the oldest parts of the museum. In this section you can see the focus on Egyptian, Greek, and eastern antiquities. One of the notable pieces of art in this section is the Venus de Milo. As for the Richelieu section, there are sculptures, decorative art, and Northern European paintings. I really love the sculptures and I found myself in awe in the garden like room with all of the sculptures. The most notable pieces of work in this section were the sculptures by Michelangelo and Puget and paintings from Rembrant and Vermeer. The Louvre is incredible. I highly recommend coming at opening. There were some rooms where my boyfriend and I were completely alone exploring in the earlier hours. What a treat. This is the ultimate visit for art lovers and those who appreciate history and culture. read more

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Imagine being so "big" you can't fail. Such is Musée du Louvre in 2026. Buy tickets at 9:00am to get a quiet look? Too bad, we'll open "sometime today" because we're understaffed. As a small business owner I know what call-outs look like and how it affects workflow, but for the largest art collection in Paris how many call outs do you have to have to be crippled? The fact that they completely refused to move pre-purchased tickets to another day led to unlimited entry around 2pm, by which time all major pieces looked like a mosh pit. read more

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Phenomenal Museum. Extraordinary architecture. Magnificent ceilings. Exceptional collections of masterpieces of sculptures, paintings, drawings, and objet d'art! Opted for a private tour on most recent visit, centering on the three famous females of Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and my personal favorite Winged Victory of Samothrace. What a joy it was to have skipped the long line entrance; leaving more energy and time to explore as much as I can then and there with Louvre's no re-entry policy! CHEERS! read more

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I was so busy eating rotisserie chickens on my 5 day Paris trip that I actually didn't even get to set foot in the Louvre. I've been before though so it's not THAT outlandish... But, we did a 4 hour bike tour all around Paris in the evening, and we rode through the courtyard here on one of the stops. Since it was it was late, there was no one around and the whole complex had under lighting that highlighted the architecture. It was literally one of the most beautiful things that has ever graced my retinas. I'll take this over any view I've seen in nature. It was like the will of man made visible, and what other religion do we need? I was so inspired that I took 2 laps with J.Coles "Winter Wonderland" on repeat 1. I just couldn't even believe what I was seeing. It is what I can only hope the gates of heaven look like. I've never felt so close to God in my life. These words I'm writing and the video I took have no chance to do it any justice, so I'm just gonna stop it here. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo read more

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Musee du Louvre is a spectacular and grand. I purchased tickets about two hours before closing not realizing how much time is actually needed to experience even a small portion of it even if it's a return visit. Even outside of peak season the line for entry was extremely long. This is a museum that realistically requires days to explore which is probably why there are eateries located inside the premises. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of this beforehand and I wish a staff member had mentioned it when I purchased tickets so close to closing time. Not knowing how limited my time would be it was upsetting to have been sold tickets without any warning that I would barely be able to see anything. Realizing this I rushed through the museum just to catch a glimpse of the Mona Lisa. After running through the halls and asking for directions along the way I finally reached it only to view it from behind a large crowd. The painting is protected behind plexiglass with security present and barriers keeping visitors at a distance due to a past incident. Shortly before closing some sections of the museum were also blocked off to visitors to help with closing procedures which further limited what could be seen. I had hoped to speak to someone about my experience of purchasing a ticket so close to closing time but staff were very quick to leave and there was no opportunity to raise the issue. read more

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It seems ludicrous to write a Yelp review about the Louvre, but I've done dumber things. Like writing a review about Nothing, Arizona, when there was literally nothing (review: https://yelp.to/rvYe4_0FTu). The opposite is true here as the Louvre is everything an art museum should be. With over 35,000 pieces and over nine miles of exhibition space, it can be overwhelming, but some pre-planning helped make the most of the three-plus hours Jamie W and I spent here. First things first, buy time-stamped tickets as soon as you know when you'll be in Paris. That's what we did, and it allowed us to go at the earliest time possible to avoid the worst of the crowds. Check to see if the Porte des Lions is open. Far less used than the glass pyramid, that's the side entrance closest to the Denon Wing where most of the famous works are. Currently Google Maps states it's temporarily closed, but it's worth checking. Well before coming here, you should decide what the essential works are you want to see. Meandering the Louvre without a plan will tucker you out, and seating is at a premium. Jamie and I wanted to see the acknowledged Top 10 works on a navigational path that allowed us time to browse with minimal backtracking. We started on Level 1 of the Denon Wing and sprinted to Room 711. That's where Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" hangs (Photo 4). It's small, under glass, and you can see it only from a restricted distance. But believe me, the crowd you see first thing in the morning reflects the best time to check this masterpiece off your list (Photo 39). Flip around and enjoy the museum's largest painting, "The Wedding Feast in Cana" by Veronese (Photo 25). Head to the back of the room and make a right to approach "The Winged Victory of Samothrace" in Room 703, a truly majestic sight (Photo 8). This was where Audrey Hepburn floated down the steps in her red gown and gossamer shawl in "Funny Face". Walk beyond the mythic statue and make a right into the glorious Room 705 where you get up close to the resplendent French Crown Jewels (Photo 10). Walk back out and head to Room 702 where you see "The Coronation of Napoleon", a massive historical recreation by Jacques-Louis David (Photo 11). Continue to Room 700 and see two masterpieces. The uplifting "Liberty Leading the People" by Eugene Delacroix (Photo 6) and the darkly tragic "The Raft of the Medusa" by Theodore Gericault (Photo 7). Go downstairs to Room 403 on Level 0 still in the Denon Wing. That's where we saw the beautiful neoclassical sculpture, "Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss" by Antonio Canova (Photo 5). Walk over to Room 345 and join the admiring crowd ogling the Venus de Milo (Photo 9). At this point, we allowed ourselves to roam among the Roman, Greek, and Egyptian antiquities. It's an expansive space and hard to maneuver if you're looking for pieces in particular. We found the Great Sphinx of Tanis in Room 338 of the Sully Wing (Photo 3) and eventually the Code of Hammurabi from ancient Mesopotamia in Room 227 (Photo 19). It's as mythic as the Rosetta Stone. We recommend strolling through the sculpture courtyard. It was quite a collection of magnificent pieces in an atrium-like setting. We weren't aware there was an Angelina on the premises, and it wasn't the zoo the original one is off the Tuileries Gardens. We managed to enjoy their fabled hot chocolate and a light brunch without waiting for a table. We did all of that in a little over three hours and still felt there was so much more to discover and explore. Yes, the Louvre is the opposite of Nothing. RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI read more

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Wonderful museum and directions from the staff however it's extremely crowded and a selfie calorie museum which takes away from the experience when trying to look around. The Mona Lisa was impressive but be prepared to wait 20 minutes to actually see it-- you will have to bum rush the crowds to see it up close read more

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Huge museum, tons of people, definitely plan early! Buy your tickets early! The line can get very long to get in. My family booked a tour, and at many times it was still very crowded. What's nice about the tour is that they brought us to some of the highlights in the museum describing the different paintings, sculptures and ending off at the Mona Lisa which takes another while to see. Mona Lisa is in a separate room with its own crowd. The Louvre has so many people everyday that they have signs for the different wings, maps in different languages, and security checkpoints all over. There are a couple of places for food inside the museum, we opted for a quick lunch at Goguette - the mango pudding was so delicious!! This is one of those places where you must visit at least once when you come to Paris. For the experience, for Mona Lisa. read more

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What can I say? It's one of thee most famous museums in the entire world! Famous for its pyramid structure and entrance down Here you will find the Mona Lisa which it's not huge at all lol and Venus This place is huuuge so you could spend all day here honestly It's so impressive and the whole place inside and out will leave you inspired and feeling like you are in your favorite movie or history book read more

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I finally made it to the Louvre, and wow it truly is as breathtaking as everyone says. The sheer scale is mind-blowing; you could spend days wandering and still feel like you've only scratched the surface. It's one of those bucket-list experiences that actually delivers. Highlights for me were seeing the Mona Lisa, the Greek and Roman collection, and the Egyptian collection, which was fascinating and surprisingly less crowded. I also loved being able to step outside and enjoy the glass pyramid from different angles--it's iconic for a reason. You won't be able to scratch even the surface of the museum. Give yourself 2-4 hours here and pick the collections you want to see the most. That said, I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 for two reasons: 1. Crowds: Certain sections felt more like a concert than a museum. Even on a weekday morning, it was shoulder-to-shoulder at times. 2. Navigation: The map and signage could be clearer. I found myself doubling back often and relying on my phone to get around, which took away a bit from the experience. Pro tip: Buy your ticket online in advance and arrive early. If you can, pick a few sections to focus on instead of trying to see everything in one visit. And definitely wear comfy shoes--your feet will thank you! All in all, the Louvre lives up to the hype, but pacing yourself (and your expectations) is key. A must-do in Paris, but be prepared for the crowds. read more

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One of the main activities my mom and I do on any vacation is visit a museum. When in Paris, you have to visit the most famous of them all! The Louvre! The line is hours long, and that's just to purchase a ticket! Buy yours online, skip the line and take the escalators straight down to the entrance. You'll start in the "mall" area. Filled with food, shopping, a cafe and of course, a Starbucks. After that, you're ready to explore the multiple floors of art and history. There are plenty of signs to point you to the Mona Lisa, the main attraction, though there are plenty of other sights to see. We had to do it. We had to wait in the hour long line to get to the front to see the Mona Lisa. It's about 10 feet away and behind glass. And it's so much smaller than you can Imagine! Honestly, it's a bit disappointing. The museum as a whole, however was fantastic! Plenty of other architecture and art to behold! read more

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Such an iconic place in Paris. Words simply can't describe the architecture, art and the feelings while you are here. Everything is a masterpiece of its kind. A must visit. Conveniently accessible by public transport. read more

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I feel like you could visit this place for a week and still not see everything! On my second visit to Paris I was finally able to see the Lourve! This place is MASSIVE! so much so that my friend and I could not walk as much as we initially planned. Staff was polite and helpful. The museum itself is opulent and grand. We enjoyed the shopping mall underneath. You could go crazy here shopping! Absolutely a must visit when in Paris! read more

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So much to see. I think we enjoyed this so much because we booked a small group guided tour in advance. I could see people not having a good time waiting in lines, dealing with ticketing, getting lost, etc. If you want to take in more of the Louvre in a short amount of time I recommend this. We still only saw the highlights of the highlights. read more

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So how can you not give a 5 star review unless you had a bad experience ? It's the Louvre. It has famous works of art in there. It's expensive to get in but you also see why. Everything was good including Mona Lisa. Again, if I really cared about art I'd probably nerd out more but I can honestly say I just don't appreciate it enough. Overall great experience ! read more

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My first ever visit to the Louvre was unforgettable. I highly recommend arriving early to avoid the crowds and enjoy a quieter look at the popular artworks (such as the mona lisa and venus de milo). The museum is vast, with stunning exhibits that are also great for photos! Wear comfy shoes and take your time to really soak in everything. It's well worth the visit!! read more

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THE MONA LISA IS HERE... I am not a historian although always wanted to get a glimpse up close to the Mona Lisa painting in the Museum at the Louvre. Literally thousands of humans were wedged into a room no larger than a 7-Eleven store, which is small. Everyone, including me, were holding up their cell phones in the air trying to snap a picture of the tiny framed Mona Lisa. This space was so crowded it was surely a Covid Bomb. Due to the extreme heat level in the room I squeezed myself and the wife to a safe area to decompress. I saw the Mona Lisa and left bewildered by the frenzy that I just experienced. There were several hundred other historically rich paintings afiixed to the walls of the museum including nude violent notable statues, but none as famous as the Mona Lisa herself. Unofficial information has been established that this year the Mona Lisa will be transported back home to Italy for display. read more

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Such a beautiful museum! If you're planning time to visit, make sure you have at least 2-3 hrs and decent walking shoes! Also ensure you have all of your tickets ready to be scanned. There is also a bag check upon entry. The museum does stay pretty packed and the Mona Lisa area gets pretty crowded so remain patient if you're wanting the obligatory selfie. I would highly recommend grabbing a map as well as the museum is huge so getting around to find specific exhibits can be challenging. There are guides around but we found that it led us in circles during our visit. read more

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Of course when visiting Paris, one must stop by the Louvre! There is no review/words that would ever do this museum justice. It's simply breathtaking, just the building itself before you ever enter any of the exhibit halls. If you are someone who loves taking pictures (where you consider yourself a photographer or just obsessed with snapping footage on your cell phone) your phone will absolutely HATE to see the Louvre coming! Bring a portable charger because you WILL wear your battery OUT!!! We specifically visited only for 2 things. 1st was the couture exhibit. This exhibit had on display designs from some of the TOP designers across numerous collections. If you love fashion, you are going to GAGGGGG over this exhibit! Unfortunately it does leave soon, not sure exactly when, so runnnnnnn! 2nd was the Mona Lisa herself of course. You don't fly all the way to Paris, hike a train to the Louvre, wait in line and do all this rigamaroe to not see "the smiling lady" herself! I, myself, was unimpressed personally with this particular piece, but I'm still glad I went to experience it. We literally went into the exhibit hall and STRAIGHT to the area it's kept at to look/take pictures. You need MULTIPLE visits, lasting MULTIPLE hours, to fully experience the entire museum as it's soooooooo massive. It took us about 2 hours or so and all we saw was the couture exhibit (which we semi-kinda breezed through and didn't really stop to "take it all in") and the Mona Lisa. If you're ever in Paris, I highly suggest you put this as a stop on your trip! read more

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Ah, the Louvre! How could the world's most iconic art museum receive anything less than 5 stars?? It was a given that my husband and I were going to come here during our first trip to Paris. We pretty much planned an entire day around it, and I'm glad we did, because you could spend an eternity in here.... I was not prepared for how large this place actually is!! We booked a timed ticket online, and I'm really glad we did so because we were able to get in so much quicker. The general line of people waiting to get tickets was INSANE. Once we got inside, we didn't even know where to start! It can be a bit overwhelming with just how much there is, but there are maps and signs everywhere to point you to where you are looking to go. We kinda just winged it and walked where the wind blew, which made it more exciting in a way! Not only are the art pieces breathtaking, but the architecture of the building in every which way you turn. Of course, one of our must-do's was see the Mona Lisa. I'd already heard the stories of how small it is and the crowds around it, so I knew that coming in. And yep, that was all accurate - but they did have a queue so that everyone could walk up and have a turn to get closer up. It's still roped up and has security around it, but just being able to see the real deal is unbelievable. Since you will likely be spending a lot of time here, they have food and shopping options as well. Overall, it's a really clean museum and very well-kept for its size. Even though it probably already is, the Louvre should be on your bucket list, without a doubt. read more

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Beautiful spacious area around the museum. Loved that they put pedestal areas that you can stand on to take a picture with the triangle structure in the courtyard. read more

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The most visited museum in the world located in Paris, France attracts about 9 million visitors a year. Its unparalleled collection of iconic works including Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory. I purchased a timed ticket on the Louvre website about two weeks prior to my visit. The history traces back to 1190 when it was built as a fortress and then became a royal residence in the mid 1400's. In 1546, Francis the first began tearing down the fortress and replacing it with a grand renaissance palace. He began assembling a royal art collection including the Mona Lisa. Eventually in the 18th century becoming a public museum. The museum has a collection of 615,000 works but only about 35,000 are on public display at any given time. We spent about four hours at the museum seeing the most famous pieces. read more

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Couldn't make it inside because it was late in the day and there was still a line trying to make it in. Next time we will plan a day around visiting Louvre! We had a great time wandering around the courtyard and taking pictures around the spectacular Louvre entrance. Place du Carrousel is amazing in its own right. There was so much going on and we had an amazing dinner. First trip to Paris so we decided to skip here and some other heavily traveled spots so we could focus on doing the most we could in a short amount of time. Next time Louvre. Next time for sure. read more

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Not too much of a history buff, but did want to see the Mona Lisa in all its glory. I bought a skip the line ticket ahead online, which I thought would get me to see the Mona Lisa up close with not such a big crowd. Boy was I wrong! After walking through the museum and finally finding the room that housed the Mona Lisa, I was disappointed to see so many people crammed in one small place. It was so hot that I had to take off a layer of clothing. I wasn't willing to push through the thousands of people waiting in line so my hubby snapped a couple of pics with it above my head as we were exiting. read more

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The cafe at the Musee du Louvre has a delicious focaccia sandwich - yum! Would definitely order this again. The waitstaff are very helpful and kind - especially with my limited French language skills. read more

Musée du Louvre - Focaccia sandwich - Museums Near Me - Paris, 75

Customer service at the entrance desk was not helpful, rather acted like if I was trying to break into the place. I got my tickets via Booking.com as I did for my plane tickets, hotels, and touristic entertainment activities. I didn't have any issues with any of them, except with the Louvre tickets. I was denied entry. As I posted a screenshot shot of what I had, I took it from the app, once the tickets were confirmed and I also PRINTED 2 pages with the confirmation and pin number, and a page with the scanning bar code, I wanted to be very sure that I had the app pics and paper copy as a back up. The bar code did scanned but the agent said that is not the tickets. I showed her the paper back up and she still said it is not the tickets. So in the talk, a lady who seemed to be the manager pull me to the side and checked what I had, and she said, the tickets were sent on a pdf file. At that moment, I couldn't get into my emails because I couldn't get internet on that spot, it was like an underground level. I was shocked that it wasn't none of the confirmation number or the scanning bar I had, she said that was not it. I thought that as the floor manager she was going to help and look into her computer since they had 2 computers at that entrance and so easily, they could had just look at the names of all the people that paid tickets for that day. I am 1000% sure that she has the list of all the paid tickets since, all over the internet it says, you must buy your tickets to the museum in advance because it sells out. After some minutes maybe 15, trying to figure it out, and the strong denial of entry of these floor manager, my brother got very frustrated and asked me to just go. So we left. When I was back in the hotel with internet service, I checked the email and I was shocked out of my mind that the pdf file tickets she said I didn't have, it's the same thing I had printed and screenshoted. This is just one more confirmation of my brother constant complaint that the French people are not too nice or welcoming, he said " French people are like when you go to someone's home and they don't want you there, they tolerate you, but they don't want you there", my brother's experience. It would had taken her 2 minutes to look into her computer to see my name and she didn't. Do you think that I was going to take a 7 hour flight to Paris and the museum all they way across a continent with fake tickets to play around and wasted time?!!! Smh.... Also, I was quite shocked at the entrance of the Museum, it has many different entrances and the French are not too much into signs as Americans are. There was NOT A SPECIFIC SIGN THAT SAID ENTRY OR ENTRANCE!!!!! We got there via taxi, to what it looked like one of the main entrances because I saw gates and guards and a lot of people walking in. So we get inside the exterior part, where one can see the whole building, the exterior Arts, the pyramid. All of the sudden the on duty police asked everyone to move over and away from the pyramid, they were closing that area, I don't even know why. But I noticed that the police was very rude in the way they asked the crowd to move, it didn't look as nice and civilized as American police work with the crowds in America. I had been in a few crowded places and events and the guards and police had always been in a good mood, with gentle police words and always had helped me when asked for help. Maybe the guards, police, and staff at the museum need some kind of sensitivity and hospitality service training?! So after we walk from one area to another area on the exterior of the museum trying to find an ENTRANCE, because there were no signs absolutely. I would ask people who looked like worked there, and they will point to the other direction for an entrance, and when we got there, it wasn't there, so we were told to walk to the other side, and this went on for about 45 mins. Until finally, a woman who work on one of the side museums told me, go straight there and you will see underground stairs that is the entrance. Unbelievable, so from the exterior area where the pyramid is, one has to walk the opposite way and look for unmarked underground stairs that look like the entrance to a subway station, that was just One of the Entrances!!!! Because the ENTRANCE by the pyramid was closed by the police on-site. What a mess!!! On a positive note, I have to say the exterior inner yard part where the pyramid is, there are some nice Art to look at. I had posted the pics of my bar code tickets and the papers I had printed. The whole purpose of me coming to France was mainly for this museum and it is still shocking that the floor manager was not helpful and denied me entry. read more

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Visiting the Louvre was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we saw the iconic glass pyramid, we were in awe. The architecture alone is stunning such a beautiful mix of historic and modern design. Inside, every room felt like stepping into a different chapter of history. Seeing world-famous masterpieces like the Mona Lisa in person was surreal, but honestly, every gallery had something incredible to offer. The paintings, sculptures, and artifacts are so detailed and powerful you could spend hours just taking it all in. The atmosphere is inspiring and magical. Even with so much to see, everything felt organized and easy to explore. Walking through the grand halls made us feel like we were part of something timeless. If you're ever in Paris, the Louvre is an absolute must-visit. It's not just a museum it's an experience you'll never forget read more

Do not do the extended hours at the museum because little did I know at their regular closing time THEY SHUT DOWN WINGS OF THE MUSEUM because they don't have enough staff!!! The three wings I was most interested in seeing literally were the three they chose to close and so most of my visit's purpose went unfulfilled. Otherwise of COURSE the Louvre is a five out of five. It's a hugeeee museum with so many incredible exhibits. read more

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Iconic museum - absolutely a must do for those visiting Paris and who love museums. You must purchase the tickets online beforehand; buying the earlier tickets would be ideal but you can buy them in half hour increments. We arrived an hour early so we could get in closer to our reservation time. There are lines with the time slots listed in the front. There's not a lot of restrooms (and each one would have only two or three stalls) so it might make sense to be a bit dehydrated that day. There are restaurants inside but they're pricey (like Angelina). Be prepared for a crowd in the Mona Lisa (La Jaconde) room. As long as you come in know there's going to be tons of people and it'll be busy, then you'll have a good job enjoying the plethora of art. read more

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