Louvre Museum Tour Guide

As the first of the four largest museums in the world, the Louvre's 8 exhibition halls and 350,000 collections are enough to make people lost. But don't panic! This "let go" guide will help you check in the core essence in 3 hours.

🏛️ Route planning

• Three must-see treasures: Go straight to the first floor of the Denon Pavilion and rush to "Mona Lisa" (Da Vinci Hall) first. It is recommended to shoot from the side and rear perspective to avoid the crowds in front. The huge oil painting "Wedding at Cana" (Veronese) next door has color details that can be called a Renaissance ceiling.

• The treasure combo of the town hall:

• The first basement floor of the Sully Pavilion: the statue of Venus de Milo, the best light in the early morning;

• The corner of the stairs of the Denon Pavilion: the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the pinnacle of dynamic sculpture;

• The bottom floor of the Richelieu Pavilion: Napoleon III Suite, the magnificent imperial aesthetics.

⏰ Time management

• Early bird tactics: rush in as soon as the museum opens at 8:30, take photos of "Mona Lisa" first (the crowd increases three times after 9 o'clock);

• Reverse thinking: tour in reverse after 3 pm to avoid the peak of tour groups;

• Hidden route: enter from the Lion Gate entrance, go directly to the Napoleon Hall through the Marly Courtyard, where there are few people and beautiful scenery.

🎫 Ticket purchase tips

• Book tickets in advance (17 euros), choose the "with reservation time" option, and save 2 hours of queuing;

• After 18:00 every Friday, EU residents under 26 years old are free, and the night tour is quieter.

🍽️ Charging station

• Restaurant in the museum: Café Richelieu on the first floor of the Denon Pavilion, with floor-to-ceiling windows to see the reflection of the pyramid, French sandwiches are recommended (7.5 euros);

• Supply outside the museum: Food Court in the basement of the Louvre Carrousel Commercial Building, 10 euros per person.

⚠️ Guide to Avoiding Scams

1. Beware of fake staff selling "fast track tickets";

2. The baggage storage area is limited to small luggage, and large backpacks need to be stored (5 euros);

3. Download the official APP and enter the exhibit number to listen to the free explanation (such as "Mona Lisa" enter "M702").

📸 Tips for Taking Photos

• Glass Pyramid: Take a photo from the underground mall, the light and shadow are beautiful;

• Clock Museum: Take a portrait in front of the golden red wall, the retro feeling is full;

• Tips for avoiding the flow of people: If you stay in front of the exhibits for more than 3 minutes, you will be surrounded by people, so you must act quickly.

The Louvre is a three-dimensional history of European civilization. Instead of rushing through it, it is better to focus on a few soul-touching moments. Remember, art is never about how much you have seen, but how much you have been shocked.

#5月好去处2025