Things to Do in Louvre, Paris Paris's 1st arrondissement centers on the Louvre and its glass pyramid, opening onto the formal parterres of the Tuileries Garden. The colonnaded Jardin du Palais-Royal, Buren's striped columns, the Comédie-Française, and Monet's water lilies at the Musée de l'Orangerie lie within the quarter.
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Louvre Museum ★ 4.7 · 372.3k★
Former historic palace housing huge art collection, from Roman sculptures to da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."
Mon 9 AM – 6 PM
Tue Closed
Wed 9 AM – 9 PM
Thu 9 AM – 6 PM
Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Sat 9 AM – 6 PM
Sun 9 AM – 6 PM
Musee d Orsay ★ 4.8 · 115.7k★
Major 19th- & 20th-century European art collections housed in a monumental, former railway station.
Mon Closed
Tue–Wed 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Thu 9:30 AM – 9:45 PM
Fri 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Musée de l'Orangerie ★ 4.6 · 24.5k★
Museum with 20th-century European art collection, showcasing 8 of Monet's water lilies murals.
Mon 9 AM – 6 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 9 AM – 6 PM
Sat 9 AM – 6 PM
Sun 9 AM – 6 PM
Tuileries Garden ★ 4.6 · 118.6k★
Expansive, 17th-century formal garden dotted with statues, including 18 bronzes by Maillol.
Every day 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Jardin du Palais Royal ★ 4.7 · 9.9k★
Landscaped grounds of a 17th century palace with a large fountain, tree-lined walkways & flowerbeds.
Every day 8 AM – 10:30 PM
Domaine National du Palais-Royal ★ 4.6 · 21.4k★
Palace & gardens with 17th-century arcades of shops & Daniel Buren's striped columns in courtyard.
Every day 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Musée des Arts Décoratifs ★ 4.5 · 10.0k★
Imposing museum with ornate ceramics, crystal and fine furniture, from Middle ages to present day.
Mon Closed
Tue–Wed 11 AM – 6 PM
Thu 11 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11 AM – 6 PM
Sat 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun 11 AM – 6 PM
Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume ★ 4.4 · 2.7k★
Arts center for photography & video from the 19th to 21st centuries, with avant-garde exhibits.
Mon Closed
Tue 11 AM – 9 PM
Wed–Fri 11 AM – 7 PM
Sat 11 AM – 7 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM
Les Deux Plateaux ★ 4.5 · 2.9k
A once-controversial art installation by a French artist, inside the courtyard of the Palis Royal.
Every day 8 AM – 8:30 PM
Comédie-Française ★ 4.7 · 4.6k
A French national theater company that performs classical and contemporary plays in various venues across Paris and Nanterre.
Every day 11 AM – 6 PM
equestrian statue of Joan of Arc ★ 4.6 · 586
Gilded bronze equestrian statue of Joan of Arc, sculpted by Emmanuel Frémiet & unveiled in 1874.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Sondheim Theatre ★ 4.5 · 5.2k
A beautiful, classy, middle-sized theatre in central Paris known for its acoustics and a variety of concerts, jazz, and stage performances.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 6 PM, 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 7 PM
Sun Closed
Librairie Galignani ★ 4.5 · 1.4k
British and American bookshop, specialising in fine arts.
Mon–Fri 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun Closed Where to eat & drink in Louvre · €100+
This brasserie, whose colourful decor is the work of Peter Marino, is tucked away on the seventh floor of the Cheval Blanc Hotel. Under the guidance of Arnaud Donckele, chef William Bequin, who boasts an enviable CV, means business. While…
Every day 7 AM – 1 AM
Shukery coffee & matcha ★ 4.8 · 1.4k· €1–10
A cafe known for its excellent coffee, matcha, and fresh pastries, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for a break or peaceful moment.
Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri 7:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat 10 AM – 10 PM
Sun 10 AM – 9 PM
L'Amphi Quai de Seine ★ 4.8 · 3.2k· €10–20
Mon 4:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Tue–Wed 4:30 PM – 2 AM
Thu–Fri 4 PM – 2 AM
Sat 4 PM – 2 AM
Sun 4:30 PM – 12:30 AM Planning time in Louvre?
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1 Louvre Museum 2 Musee d Orsay 3 Musée de l'Orangerie 4 Tuileries Garden 5 Jardin du Palais Royal 6 Domaine National du Palais-Royal 7 Musée des Arts Décoratifs 8 Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume 9 Le Tout-Paris 10 Les Deux Plateaux Ready to plan Louvre? Turn these Louvre picks into a day-by-day Paris plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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