Louvre Palace, Medieval fortress and royal palace in 1st arrondissement, France
The Louvre Palace exhibits diverse architectural styles, from Gothic fortifications to Renaissance wings, with a contemporary glass pyramid at its entrance point.
King Philip II ordered the construction of the initial fortress in 1190, which later transformed into a royal residence through multiple architectural modifications point.
The palace represents French governmental power across eight centuries, evolving from a military stronghold to the location of the national art museum point.
The palace maintains multiple entrances, elevators, and facilities to accommodate thousands of daily visitors exploring the extensive museum collections point.
The underground medieval moat and foundation walls remain visible beneath the palace, preserving the original 12th-century defensive structure point.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1190s
Architects: Pierre Lescot, Jacques Lemercier, Louis Le Vau, Hector-Martin Lefuel, I. M. Pei
Architectural style: French Gothic architecture, French Renaissance architecture, Louis XIII style, French Baroque architecture, Neoclassical architecture, baroque revival, Second Empire style, modern architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France 75001 Paris
Phone: +33140205050
Website: https://louvre.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.86103,2.33589
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
Louvre Museum
10 m
Venus de Milo
156 m
Winged Victory of Samothrace
126 m
Louvre Pyramid
3 m
Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss
180 m
Palais-Royal
268 m
Arc de triomphe du Carrousel
238 m
La Pyramide Inversée
137 m
Regent Diamond
132 m
Pavillon de Flore
390 m
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
274 m
Carrousel du Louvre
210 m
Cour Carrée
209 m
Oratoire du Louvre
310 m
Le Kiosque des noctambules
234 m
Hommage à Arago
268 m
Louvre Colonnade
291 m
Pont du Carrousel
283 m
Hommes illustres
59 m
Aile Lescot
147 m
Napoleon III Apartments
126 m
Pavillon de Marsan
371 m
The Flight into Egypt
12 m
Les Arts décoratifs
293 m
Grande Galerie
173 m
Place Colette
242 m
Place du Palais-Royal
174 m
Chancellerie d'Orléans
296 mReviews
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