Pavillon du Roi

Pavillon du Roi is a multi-story section of the Louvre Palace with architectural elements spanning different periods and styles. Its structure blends Renaissance features with later modifications that fundamentally altered both the exterior and interior of the building.

This section was built in the mid-16th century and replaced an earlier fortification tower from the medieval fortress. It served for generations as the primary residence of French kings and the center of their political authority.

This pavilion once housed the seat of royal authority and the machinery of state governance. The rooms reveal how the court was organized and the importance placed on different spaces within royal life.

You can reach this section through the Sully Wing entrance, which connects to the broader Louvre complex. Plan time to explore, as it forms part of the larger museum layout and can be crowded during peak hours.

Inside is the Salle des Sept-Cheminées, a large hall with unusually high ceilings that resulted from renovations in the early 1800s. This room demonstrates how later generations reshaped the original structures to meet new requirements.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1545

Architects: Pierre Lescot, Louis Le Vau, Charles Le Brun, Claude Perrault

Part of: Sully Wing, Louvre Palace

GPS coordinates: 48.85995,2.33730

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:40