About This Place

Worth a stop even if you do not go inside. The courtyard, the pyramid, the scale of the buildings, all of it still lands. Useful on a first visit because it feels essential without demanding too much if you keep it exterior-only.

Location

Musée du Louvre - Paris, France

Things to Know

The underground entrance is easier if you are actually going inside. Do not try to beat the Louvre in one short visit. Pick a few things or stay outside.
Timed tickets matter if you want to go in. Otherwise just enjoy the courtyard and move on.
Exterior works anytime. Museum hours depend on the day, and some days are better than others.

A note from Emma

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Emma

If someone only has one day, I usually tell them the outside might be enough. The inside deserves its own energy.

The Louvre area
Worth a stop even if you do not go inside. The courtyard, the pyramid, the scale of the buildings, all of it still lands. Useful on a first visit because it feels essential without demanding too much if you keep it exterior-only.
The Louvre area - Paris first day, without making it miserable by Emma | Flashvery