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.

  • Louvre MuseumArt Museum
  • Musee d OrsayArt Museum
  • Musée de l'OrangerieArt Museum

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Top things to do in Louvre

  • Louvre Museum

    Louvre Museum

    4.7 · 371.1k
    Art Museum

    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

    Musee d Orsay

    4.8 · 115.2k
    Art Museum

    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

    Musée de l'Orangerie

    4.6 · 24.3k
    Art Museum

    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

    Tuileries Garden

    4.6 · 118.3k
    Botanical Garden

    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

    Jardin du Palais Royal

    4.7 · 9.8k
    City Park

    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

    Domaine National du Palais-Royal

    4.6 · 21.3k
    World Heritage Site

    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

    Musée des Arts Décoratifs

    4.5 · 9.9k
    Art Museum

    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

    Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume

    4.4 · 2.6k
    Art Gallery

    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

    Les Deux Plateaux

    4.5 · 2.9k
    Landmark

    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

    Comédie-Française

    4.7 · 4.6k
    Theater

    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

    equestrian statue of Joan of Arc

    4.6 · 581
    Statue

    Gilded bronze equestrian statue of Joan of Arc, sculpted by Emmanuel Frémiet & unveiled in 1874.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Sondheim Theatre

    Sondheim Theatre

    4.5 · 5.2k
    Theater

    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

    Librairie Galignani

    4.5 · 1.4k
    Bookstore

    British and American bookshop, specialising in fine arts.

    Mon
    10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Louvre

  • Le Tout-Paris

    Le Tout-Paris

    Michelin
    French· €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

    Shukery coffee & matcha

    4.8 · 1.3k
    Coffee Shop· €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

    L'Amphi Quai de Seine

    4.8 · 3.1k
    Cocktail Bar· €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

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Map of Louvre with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Louvre Museum
  2. 2Musee d Orsay
  3. 3Musée de l'Orangerie
  4. 4Tuileries Garden
  5. 5Jardin du Palais Royal
  6. 6Domaine National du Palais-Royal
  7. 7Musée des Arts Décoratifs
  8. 8Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume
  9. 9Le Tout-Paris
  10. 10Les Deux Plateaux

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