Lefuel staircase, Monumental staircase in Richelieu Wing of Louvre Museum, Paris, France.
The Lefuel staircase features twin symmetrical flights decorated with marble panels, bronze railings, and stone sculptures along the walls.
Architect Hector-Martin Lefuel constructed this grand staircase between 1852 and 1858 during Napoleon III's expansion of the Louvre Palace.
The staircase stands near the Winged Victory of Samothrace statue, connecting the museum's Sculptures Department with Northern European paintings galleries.
Modern visitors frequently bypass this architectural masterwork due to the adjacent escalator, making it an excellent spot for photography.
The staircase ends at a permanently sealed door in the Richelieu Passage, marking the former entrance to Napoleon III's imperial apartments.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.86218,2.33633
Latest update: June 18, 2025 15:05
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