The Louvre, Paris under the world's gaze. If you are interested in spending your time in Paris as close as possible to the Louvre, take a look at our list of rental apartments near the Louvre. A symbol of French culture Together with the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre is without a doubt the site that most symbolizes Paris. The former Palais Royal with its glass pyramid commissioned by François Mitterand attracts art lovers and novices alike. The entire area is oriented toward this extraordinary museum on the banks of the Seine. The neighboring streets are mainly devoted to retail and sometimes luxury, particularly in the direction of Place Vendôme. In the northern part of the district, the unusual charm of the commercial covered passages adds an additional historical layer. The ..
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The Louvre, Paris under the world's gaze. If you are interested in spending your time in Paris as close as possible to the Louvre, take a look at our list of rental apartments near the Louvre. A symbol of French culture Together with the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre is without a doubt the site that most symbolizes Paris. The former Palais Royal with its glass pyramid commissioned by François Mitterand attracts art lovers and novices alike. The entire area is oriented toward this extraordinary museum on the banks of the Seine. The neighboring streets are mainly devoted to retail and sometimes luxury, particularly in the direction of Place Vendôme. In the northern part of the district, the unusual charm of the commercial covered passages adds an additional historical layer. The Musée du Louvre, worth seeing again and again In this unique setting, one of the largest collections of art and history in the world is kept. From the treasures of ancient Egypt, the Flemish paintings, and the Venus de Milo to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa... It is impossible to discover all that the Louvre has to offer in a single visit, and it takes time to walk around the whole museum to admire the architecture, from medieval times to the Second Empire (the Cour Carrée, the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel). Less well-known than the rooms of the Louvre, but housed in the same building, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the Musée de la Mode et du Textile, and the Musée de la Publicité are more unconventional. A visit to the Louvre inevitably involves spending time walking in the Jardin des Tuileries. At the entrance, the Musée de l'Orangerie and the Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume stand opposite Place de la Concorde. Near the Louvre, Rue de Rivoli leads to the Palais Royal. Originally known as the Palais Cardinal, as it was built for Cardinal Richelieu, it is now renowned for Buren's controversial columns scattered around the interior courtyard. Shopping in the 1st arrondissement There are a lot of stores around Rue de Rivoli and, more often than not, cultural outings end with a bit of window shopping. Restaurants and delicatessens also do good business. There are several metro stations in the area, covering the whole of Paris: Louvre-Rivoli, Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre, and Tuileries are the most practical.