Attraction
Eiffel Tower
Gustave Eiffel's wrought-iron tower on the Champ de Mars, with lifts and stairs to two viewing floors and a summit 276 metres above the city.
Musée du Louvre
The world-famous former royal palace on the Right Bank, home to the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and thousands of works spanning antiquity to the 19th century.
At a glance
- Type
- Art museum
- Area
- 1st arrondissement, Paris, France
- Opening
- Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesday)
- Official site
- louvre.fr
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Timed-entry tickets
- Audio guide
- Late opening Wed and Fri
- Free for under-18s
Why we recommend it
The Louvre occupies the vast former royal palace beside the Tuileries, and its collections run from Egyptian antiquities and Greek sculpture to Italian Renaissance painting and French masterpieces. Most first-time visitors head straight for the Mona Lisa, but the quieter wings devoted to decorative arts, Islamic art and Napoleon III's apartments reward anyone willing to wander.
Pick two or three departments rather than attempting the whole museum in one go. Booking a time slot online is strongly recommended, even for visitors entitled to free admission, and the Wednesday and Friday late openings are usually the calmest time to visit. Remember that the museum is closed every Tuesday.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Musée du Louvre FAQs
Which day is the Louvre closed?
Every Tuesday, plus 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
Is it ever free?
Yes. Under-18s and EEA residents under 26 enter free, and everyone gets free entry on the first Friday of the month after 6pm (except July and August) and on 14 July.