Musée du Louvre Paris

The construction of the Louvre started in 1190 under Phillippe Auguste. At first it was a fortress with a donjon. In the XIVth century, under Charles Vth it lost its protective purpose and became a sumptuous royal residency. After being dormant for a century, it was revived when François Ier moved to Paris. At this point the Louvre took on a Renaissance style. It was completed by Henry II and used as a royal residence until 1793 at which time it became the “Museum Central” and was opened to the public. The infamous Pyramid of the Louvre was completed in 1989 under François Mitterrand.

The Louvre Paris is one of the biggest and richest museums in the world. The collections include Greek and Egyptian antiques, painters such as Leonardo Da Vinci and Goya. To save time, the Paris Louvre Pass enables you to access the museum directly, without lining up.