France Le Louvre

The Louvre Palace, often referred to simply as the Louvre, is an iconic French palace located on the Right Bank of the Seine in Paris, occupying a vast expanse of land between the Tuileries Gardens and the church of Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois. Originally a defensive castle, it has served several government-related functions in the past, including intermitte…
The Louvre Palace, often referred to simply as the Louvre, is an iconic French palace located on the Right Bank of the Seine in Paris, occupying a vast expanse of land between the Tuileries Gardens and the church of Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois. Originally a defensive castle, it has served several government-related functions in the past, including intermittently as a royal residence between the 14th and 18th centuries. It is now mostly used by the Louvre Museum, which first opened there in 1793.
  • Architectural style: Gothic (remains preserved underground), French Renaissance, Louis XIII style, French Baroque, Neoclassical, Neo-Baroque and Second Empire style, and Modernism (Pyramid)
  • Location: Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
  • Current tenants: Louvre, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, École du Louvre, Center for Research and Restoration of Museums of France
  • Construction started: 1190 together with the Wall of Philip II Augustus
  • Architect(s): Numerous; include Pierre Lescot, Louis Métezeau, Jacques Lemercier, Louis Le Vau, Claude Perrault, Percier and Fontaine, Louis Visconti, Hector Lefuel, I. M. Pei
  • Type: Royal residence

Nearby

  • Skip Lines: Louvre Tours | Book Now: Louvre Tours

    https://www.viator.com › Tours-&-Tickets › Louvre
    AdQuick & Easy Purchase Process! Full Refund Available up to 24 Hours Before Your Tour Date. Reserve your spot now, enjoy free cancellation and explore the best things to do!
    Types: Skip The Line Tickets, Museum Tickets, Day Tours, Guided Tours, Bus Tours
    4.5/5 (204K reviews)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org