Musée du Louvre, from royalty to creativity
The Louvre Museum, a treasure of French heritage, is among the largest and most admired museums in the world. Located in the prestigious 1st arrondissement of Paris, it is a building steeped in history.
Philippe Auguste, eager to create an imposing fortress, laid the foundations of what would become the majestic Palace of the Louvre in the 12th century. The residence of many kings, it was not until 1682 that the royal palace, deserted by King Louis XIV for the splendor of Versailles, began its artistic epic. Under the reign of the Sun King, the Louvre became the sanctuary of culture, a place where artists and academics gathered to celebrate art for over a century. In 1793, the Louvre Museum was born, marking the beginning of its journey to the fame it enjoys today.
This French landmark now houses nearly 35,000 works of art, carefully distributed within eight distinct departments, from the treasures of ancient Egypt to decorative arts.
Illustrious names such as Vermeer, Veronese, Géricault, and of course the legendary Leonardo da Vinci, give the Louvre an aura of unfailing grandeur. This exceptional place opens its doors every year to millions of visitors in search of inspiration, knowledge, or simply tranquility and contemplation. The Louvre Museum is an ode to heritage, culture, and art, and is an emblem of France appreciated by the greatest number.
