The architectural ensemble, which served as the residence of the French kings from the XVI to XVII centuries. before moving the courtyard to Versailles. The palace turned into a museum in the XVIII century. The first collections were collected from the personal funds of Francis I and Louis XIV. Now the collection of the Louvre has more than 400 thousand exhibits, about 35 thousand are constantly exhibited. The museum houses the famous painting "Mona Lisa", created by da Vinci.
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16.09.23
David
We purchased our tickets in advance and for a specific time, so the wait time to get in was about 30 minutes. I don’t know how long it would have taken if we hadn’t purchased tickets in advance, but the ticket lineup was extremely long. I.. Read more »nside the museum was also very busy. There was a lineup to see the Mona Lisa, but that seemed to go fairly quick. There is so much to see in this museum that a one day visit just doesn’t do it justice. I recommend visiting it especially if it’s your first time in Paris.
16.09.23
Iris
It was busy entering the museum but the line was also moving pretty fast and we didn’t expect anything else. But definitely book your ticket online beforehand!
The Mona Lisa is super crowded but the rest of the museum is very do-able in terms .. Read more »of people. Beautiful art in a beautiful building. You could spend the entire day there and still not see everything, so take your time to visit the Louvre. Must see in Paris!
14.09.23
Alan
Absolutely immense place. A lot of walking and a lot of stairs. The Mona Lisa is very busy, so take an early tour and go directly to the room, or you'll never be able to get near it.
09.09.23
Mano
Booked online on Friday for Saturday. Got 4 pm time we time slot that was the earliest available. Did the main art attractions from 700 to 720 rooms. We got ushered out from the museum around 5:45 pm...they start to to restrict areas you can see from.. Read more » about 5:45 pm. Better to plan early and get morning time slot. The main attraction is Mona Lisa of course and although crowded can get a good view.
04.09.23
Penny
This is one of those places I wanted to go to since I was a kid growing up on the other side of the planet! It didn't disappoint at all. The staff were amazing, the layout was done perfectly once you understood the structure (by looking from the.. Read more » outside). The exhibitions were all amazing. One suggestion for visitors is to look up.. the ceilings were just as mind-blowing as the exhibits themselves. Also definitely buy your tickets in advance - otherwise I would've been standing outside in 35 degree heat waiting to go in.
11.07.23
Dew
It was an absolutely incredible experience to visit Louvre during our Paris visit. We booked tickets with Paris Museum Pass in advance and had to line up for around 15 minutes. There was a huge line up for people who were buying tickets on site, and .. Read more »that line was almost not moving. So, I would recommend buying tickets as it is a no brainer!!
The museum is very beautiful!! It’s one of the biggest, oldest, and most magnificent museums in the world, and is home to a vast collection of works of art from all cultures and historical eras and includes breathtaking collections of priceless paintings and Greek and Roman statues.
08.07.23
Chef
Amazing place! I think the Louvre has the most extensive collection in all the museums I’ve visited all over the world.
If you can’t book tickets on its website, as it’s sold out , try to get via tour packages. I copped our ticket v.. Read more »ia get your guide .com and it was bundled with a river cruise. so it was a good deal.
Allocate 3 hrs or more for it. There’s just too many to see. And do it early upon opening. Eat a heavy breakfast and go. 😀
Grab a brochure by the entrance and plan out your route or just leisurely explore. There are a lot of staff available for directions so don’t worry about getting lost.
After the visit walk or sit around the park have lunch, there are plenty of options from food carts to bistros just a short walk outside and have some hot chocolate at Angelina’s.
07.07.23
Srinidhi
It’s a treat for all the art lovers! One can spend hours in just looking at all the art pieces in this museum.
Do take the entrance ticket for the museum online to avoid the long queue. Visit the museum in the morning as it is less crowded.
The.. Read more »re are audio guides and the museum map to help to get around the place. There is always a huge line at the Mona Lisa exhibit, but it’s worth a wait.
05.07.23
Rayyan
It was very cool it was like going too a trip into the history I really loved it I even get too see the Mona Lisa but the line was very long. I really like the architect of the building looked very interesting I suggest people whit a lot of curiosity.. Read more » should go there
04.07.23
Andrey
Our visit was scheduled at 9 in the morning. We arrived at 8.30 and there were about 20 people standing in the queue. The gates opened exactly at 9. It did not take much time to have our tickets checked. Then the funniest part began. Everybody was al.. Read more »most running to be the first to see her. And after we saw her, we really enjoyed slowly observing other great paintings and sculptures,
19.06.23
Narawich
One of the best museums in the world. If you love art, you can literally spend an entire day inside without getting bored. The building is huge with so many rooms displaying artworks and artifacts from different parts of the world. Despite the crowds.. Read more », I still very much enjoy my visit.
13.06.23
Mike
We had a fantastic time around the Louvre Museum for the day. Unfortunately the museum was closed during our visit. We decided to make the best of it regardless and admired the architecture of the buildings and grounds. We have another trip planned t.. Read more »o see everything we didn't get time for on our last trip.
08.06.23
Gee
Really beautiful building beautiful prices of art. But I think people are really going there for the Mona Lisa. The piece is beautiful but the line and security to get in is really uncontrolled and your only a certain amount of pictures. And I though.. Read more »t everything was really spaced out. But again beautiful building. If your in Paris GO.
08.06.23
Okan
Many years ago I visited this museum and I remember it was possible to walk in front of the Mona Lisa painting and to take a picture of it. Today I see and hear that it is an impossible thing due to the massive number of tourists. This was a reason I.. Read more » only visited the park of the pyramids and enjoyed the nice weather and observed the people.
05.05.23
Oday
Visiting the Louvre was truly an amazing experience. The museum is home to some of the most renowned artworks and historical artifacts in the world, and I was in awe of the sheer beauty and cultural significance that surrounded me. From iconic master.. Read more »pieces like the Mona Lisa to ancient Egyptian sculptures, the Louvre offers an incredible collection that spans centuries of human creativity.
However, one challenge I encountered during my visit was the overwhelming crowd. The Louvre is undoubtedly a popular tourist attraction, and it attracts visitors from all over the globe. As a result, certain areas of the museum can become quite crowded, making it a bit challenging to fully appreciate the artworks in a peaceful and relaxed manner.
Nonetheless, despite the crowds, the Louvre remains a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and history buffs. The grandeur of the museum's architecture itself is worth admiring, and the vastness of its collection ensures that there is something to captivate every visitor. To make the most of your visit, I would recommend arriving early in the day or considering a weekday visit to avoid the peak tourist hours.
Overall, the Louvre offers an extraordinary journey through art and history, and even with the crowds, the experience is still incredibly enriching. Standing face-to-face with iconic masterpieces is a humbling and awe-inspiring encounter that I will cherish forever. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend exploring the Louvre and immersing yourself in the world of art and culture it has to offer.
14.03.23
Hugo
What more to be said than everything that's written during the years about the worldwide famous Louvre museum. Yes, it is extremely big. Yes, you can spend days and days discovering the collection. Yes, the Mona Lisa is really small. Yes, the mu.. Read more »seum is overcrowded by people. Yes, there's a long waiting line. Inside this information is where the museum's only problem is hidden, It's too much of the good thing. There are so many objects and paintings in every room that it's almost impossible to focus on one thing. The Louvre does a great job in showing how versatile their collection is, but there isn't a lot of information in every room about what you're looking at. It would be an improvement if they leave more space between every painting, so you can have a good look at all the details. The building itself and the entrance with the pyramid are impressive, a pure joy to enter. Be sure to take your time or just focus on certain parts of the museum, as you'll probably lose time and be there the whole day. 4.5/5.0
12.03.23
Giorgio
Quite a lot of work of arts. I saw the highlights, but wished I could have seen more. Will go back definitely. We walked about three km and focused on about three statues and the Mona Lisa. It was amazing to learn a bit about the history of the mus.. Read more »eum and where all the art came from. Great to see the Mona Lisa in low season. I recommend seeing it when it’s not high season.
05.02.23
Adrian
This is one of the best visits to do in Paris. The museum blows your mind away. You can do this in 1 day or 3 days. To fully appreciate the works here you could spend 2 days easily here. I would highly recommend you buy tickets in advance for this mu.. Read more »seum online. It is always very busy and hundreds of people present at each time slot. We booked for the first one in the morning as it appears to be easier to get in and a little bit of less ques. You have all facilities here toilets restaurants etc. The only advice is eat before you go in as you can not bring food or drink into museum. Highly recommend a visit to this museum.
20.01.23
Vasily
It is an amazing place to visit with friends or even alone. It has so much history that an entire day is not enough to see all what the museum offers to see. The gift shop has lots of informative books and souvenirs. Bring your camera: you will remem.. Read more »ber thus visit for a long time!
12.12.22
ngenge
It is a really really nice museum in Paris and in the world. I went there to see Mona Lisa paint and Venus. You need to wait and line to buy ticket . It would be better if you could buy tickets through online.
The museum is super wide and bigger. You.. Read more » will need enough time to see the beauties of the museum. I think a week is worth spending time there. The arts, paints, and creations are unique and amazing. So many people are always crowded in front of the Mona Lisa paint. The paint is covered by a glass not to touch it easily. It was painted on the wood and the size is small. The paint opposite side to it is also so nice and bigger.I would like to recommend you to see each paint and enjoy them. You can take a flyer or map of the museum at the information department. Or you can ask the securities at every corner of the museum if you want to see something special and if you could not find the way to them.
27.11.22
Sergio
It was a great visit! We had a lot of fun during the 3 hours we spent on our visit to the museum and we saw a lot of great sculptures and paintings. Definitely recommended to buy the tickets in advance so you have to wait less time at the entrance qu.. Read more »eue and bring some food of your own so when you finish your visit you can have something to eat (if you don’t want to spend any money in the cafeteria).
27.11.22
Eugène
Amazing place! And also an amazing palace! The most famous tourist place in the world has various surprises for visitors. You'll be impressed by the view from the balcony of Cafe. Don't even try to see all of the expositions for one day. Be.. Read more » ready to fight against crowds near the Mona Lisa. Try to find your own secret of that place. Go for it!
23.10.22
Neha
One of the best museums I have ever visited. It has so much art and history inside that you need a week to truly appreciate everything that the Louvre has to offer. It is better to book tickets in advance as there's always a huge line to visit i.. Read more »t. Staff are always helpful.
The place is massive and you will get tired very quickly.
12.09.22
Henry
Absolutely gorgeous all around. It’s very big and informative, and could be overwhelming too. It was challenging to have a baby on a stroller to tour here as no ramp anywhere. Other elevator/lift is a bit hard to find, but still accessible to b.. Read more »e fair.
I would recommend to either have a whole day to tour around here or you get yourself a guide who can actually tell you stories about everything you see in Louvre. I am here mainly for the photos, so it is totally worth it.
24.08.22
Z
You probably need five weeks to cover the immense Materials in here. It’s incredible collection. I highly recommend at least one full day and to get the audio guide. Start with the masterpiece trial to get a good introduction. Left the museum b.. Read more »y buying a guidebook that I’m still perusing at this point. Total mind blowing experience.
14.08.22
Sue
Our family of seven (ages 8 to 69) planned in advance and bought tickets to the “My First Louvre” private tour led by museum staff, directly from the Louvre website. The 90-minute tours are Saturdays and Sundays at 11 o’clock. It&rs.. Read more »quo;s just a brief overview to get you started. I was most impressed by the below ground viewing of elements of the castle remains on which the Louvre was built. Tour included a history of the museum before we set off. Make sure you allow plenty of time to find the starting place of the tour within the museum. It took us awhile to find where to enter the museum, and then to find our way to the location to pick up our headsets and the room to wait. So allow at least 30 minutes. Trust me! A stop to view the Mona Lisa is included, but there is a Disneyland-type queue to get close enough to snap a photo. We enjoyed our brief taste of the museum very much. We also enjoyed that there were places in the pyramid section to purchase beverages and baguette sandwiches.
21.07.22
Ankit
Well, this place deserves 5 Star from Artistic point of view, no doubt in it. My rating is more from logistic and ease of visit for tourist's point of view.
First of all, expect a huge crowd, queues, waiting time and a lot of walking if you are .. Read more »visiting. Keep at least 5-6 hours for this place if you want to spend quality time for appreciating arts. You can buy online ticket, we paid 17 Euro.
As the crowd is huge and majority of tourists are non local so there should be proper signage in English. It gets really chaotic as once you enter you don't know where to go, from where to start, etc. There should be proper signage and directions and that should be there for entire route so that people know which path to take so that people don't miss any part and don't roam in circles. It gets very tiring and frustrating because of absence of such information/ directions. Also, I feel there should be arrangements of drinking water from Authorities, it was a hot day and didn't find any option of having water. I would request authorities to learn from other countries and do some arrangements for people/tourist who are giving you the business.
For now, I would recommend everyone to bring a lot water and eatables, chocolate/energy bars to keep going.
The paintings, statues, and arts are marvellous and enough have been said about them by experts so I will keep my mouth shut.
Enjoy!!
18.07.22
R
I actually didn’t go inside but I’ve seen some pictures and I know it’s amazing, I wrote this review for the people that may come to Paris in limited time. I advise you to book online in advance, we tried to book our tickets but it .. Read more »was fully booked for that day and the day after. So, we had to go there and get in a very very long line.
We couldn’t wait in the line because it was unbearably hot.
18.07.22
Negar
You should definitely visit Louvre when you are in Paris! Plan your visit in advance by purchasing the ticket online. When you arrive, find the line with your visit time! The line will go fast so don’t scare of a big lineup! You need minimum 3 .. Read more »hours to see a few sections of the museum, and probably you can’t see all in one visit so take it easy and enjoy the museum.
17.07.22
Steve
What can you say... It's the Louvre. Fantastic but very large museum. Do some homework before you arrive to get the most out of the visit. The staff is very helpful and we were able to get through a see most of what we wanted to see. We trie.. Read more »d a later in the afternoon time to beat the crowds, but the Mona Lisa had a large line to get in front of it. I think being there on the opening hour may be the best or definitely during a slower tourist season.
28.12.21
Saad
One of the best places and 100% must visit place during the season, though you have to be careful of social distancing because Covid19 is high peak once again, may Hid protect all humanity and out loved ones.
Be safe, Enjoy life, take precautions a.. Read more »nd travel safely.
Life can never stop because of some viruses as humanity faces more challenges than this but surely protect yourself and keep safe.
Must visit, must enjoy.
22.08.21
AliceSunflower
With comfortable shoes, a good plan and a lot of time you will have a very nice time at the Louvre. Go for what interests you the most, because it is close to impossible to see everything during one visit. I would recommend checking out the crown jew.. Read more »els, on the same level as the Mona Lisa. Also, the quarter were Napoleon III. resided is a must, the rooms are stunning!
05.08.21
Nipa
Love the pyramids. Such a lovely place to sit out side. My boy loved hanging around here while we sat and had out lunch. Took lots of great photos. It was clean and tidy. You can down the pyramid and see the museum. Looks so amazing.
12.06.21
Cyril
Best time to go now before school ends. Price is reasonable and free for kids. Prepare to spend hours in the largest museum of all time. Reservation may be recommended however we walked by pass the museum and saw that almost nobody was there and deci.. Read more »ded to try it.
Waiting time was about 5 minutes even to see the Mona Lisa, awesome!
Get there before worldwide reopening and enjoy!
28.04.21
Jenny
Visiting the Louvre is an amazing experience that will stay with you forever. There is so much history and beauty to absorb and admire. The building itself is exquisite along with the beautiful painted ceilings. Then, there is of course all of the ar.. Read more »t. Winged Victory, Venus Di Milo, and the Mona Lisa are just a few of the world's most famous works of art that are permanently on display at the Louvre.
01.04.21
Courtney
I feel silly even reviewing a place like the Louvre because of how well known it is but here I go!
This is an absolute must. If you are only in Paris for a few days, spend one of the days in this area. There’s a beautiful park to walk around a.. Read more »nd a nice fountain area to sit by.
The museum itself is incredibly organized and the range of artwork they have is so impressive.
10.12.20
Walt
The best art museum in the world. The Mona Lisa may be on your bucket list, but please do yourself a favor and see the rest of the museum. There are many paintings that are breathtaking that do not get the attention because of the "Photo Op".. Read more »; paintings. Contrary to what I read, I did not have to wait in a long line. The Louvre is very easy to get to by Metro and easy to navigate. I'm American and it was my first time in Paris. I can't wait to visit again.
27.10.20
Dr
Louvre is the national museum and art gallery of France established in 1793, housed in the Louvre Palace in Paris. It is the world's largest art museum. About 38 thousand collections are there. Among them painting ‘Mona Lisa’ is the .. Read more »main attraction of the visitors. Beautiful glass pyramids are there at the entrance. It is the world's most-visited art museum.
07.10.20
Ally
It's huge and beautiful and mind blowing. They're so many interesting pieces tucked away in little corners, you feel like you have to check every wall. I don't speak French so I think I mistakenly ordered and ate some bologna flavored .. Read more »chips while I was there.
19.09.20
Daniel
What and incredible place full of history and art that boggles the mind. To see artifacts that biblical Ester might have held or scene. And to walk by painting hundreds of years old and see windows into the minds history. It was truly an awing experi.. Read more »ence. It was especially wonderful because of COVID the place was mostly empty so my wife and I had the delight of being alone for much of our tour.
17.09.20
S
I always watched this museum in movies but the real experience was mesmerizing !! Each floor would require even a day for the guided tour. On a note, you would need a lot of energy to walk all day to finish all visiting all artifacts. Mona Lisa is re.. Read more »ally a masterpiece. It takes you into an era of art and makes you wonder about the amazing talents of the ancestors artists.
16.09.20
Priya
There is no doubt that it is an absolute must visit for anyone who visits Paris. The place is the most beautiful museum of the whole world and houses a great deal of artworks, paintings and monuments. It is a real gem with lots of very high-end artw.. Read more »orks. The quality of all sculptures is way too high as you can easily see and feel it. Mona Lisa is also in this museum. I was simply amazed at each and every part of this museum as it was full of history and has lots of very fine artworks around. It is very well organized and maintained and worth every penny. I would recommend to must visit it if you are going to Paris.
30.08.20
Linn
An absolute amazing place. Lourve does not only offer a place to go back time but also Instagram-worthy. The queue during Covid is faster and you can see the artworks very clearly without getting in long lines. Mona Lisa is a must-see. You should spe.. Read more »nd at least 1 day here in Lourve.
28.08.20
A
The Louvre is a must-visit every time you’re in Paris.. the queue to get inside in Covid era was much faster, you reserve online ahead of time. There was a short line to take your pic with Mona Lisa but at least it ensures you can have a nice p.. Read more »hoto.
There is so much to see here, several kilometers worth! And so much more there isn’t even room to display.
22.08.20
Mohamed
If you are visiting for the first time and you want to make the best out of your time, money and enjoyment this is the package you need to go for. If you like a tour, this one was good!
Mr Ferier, out tour guide, was fantastic, he presented all the .. Read more »interesting stories, facts, numbers, and anecdotes about the art pieces we saw.
He made it look like a movie, created a connection and a story while presenting everything.
After he finished we had the choice of exploring further the museum at our pace.
Amazing!
03.08.20
Vic
Absolutely in love with this place. It is huge so I would recommend spending a day or two if you really wanna go through everything. wasn’t too crowded overall except around the Mona Lisa where it was a stampede. There is something for everyone.. Read more » here, it ranges in different time periods and art forms. It surpasses anything we have in Canada in terms of an art museum.They have cute gift shops all around which is convenient. I came from Canada to visit and got the membership which I would recommend considering it was almost the same price as single admission and the line was shorter.p
30.07.20
Marinko
The museum is amazing. We were the whole day in Louvre and still you have the impression that you could stay there forever. It's something you definitively should visit when in Paris.
Buy your tickets online so you don't have to wait in que.. Read more »ues for the entrance.
The entrance to the museum is very simple. We waited for about 10 minutes to get through security. My suggestion is to get the Nintendo audio guide when visiting the Museum. It costs only 5 Eur and it helps a lot. The audio guide follows your location and helps to find around the museum. Its something like google maps for Louvre. When we were there Mona Lisa room was not too crowded so we had plenty of time to watch the painting. Do not search for souvenirs in the museum itself, you will have to go outside the museum in the direction of Metro station. There you will find the official Louvre Musem Shops.
4.8 / 123
