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Louvre Museum Tours
Exhibitions:
Masterpieces of Islamic Art
As a preview to the opening of the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, this exhibition presents a selection of masterpieces from the Aga Khan remarquable collection of Islamic art.
from 10-05-2007 to 01-07-2008
Song of the World
With a sumptuous array of works, this exhibition outlines the evolution of art in Iran under the Safavid Dynasty (1501–1736). Visual arts are inextricably linked to the written word in Iranian culture, and the ultimate theme remains the greatness of the world, a divine creation.
from 10-05-2007 to 01-07-2008
Biedermeier
An aesthetic trend descended from neoclassicism, the Biedermeier style developed in central Europe between 1815 and 1848, the period of peace following the Napoleonic Wars. The Biedermeier style was highly original, at once simple and full of imagination.
from 10-18-2007 to 01-14-2008
Details
On your own?
Paris-Expo Carrousel du Louvre, 99, rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
(Metro: Palais-royal/Musee-du-Louvre)
English Info: 01 40 20 50 50
Daily 9 am to 6 pm. Late nights Wed. and Fri. 9:45 pm
Closed Tuesday
Cost : 8.50 €
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Louvre Museum Tours
Once a royal Renaissance palace, the Louvre Museum houses some ofthe most famous works of art including the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory as well as some of the world's finest homoerotic works of art by Michaelangelo Caravaggio, Girodet,and Hippolyte.
The Louvre presents the Western works of art, from the Middle Ages to 1848, and the antique civilizations that preceded and infl uenced them. The collections are distributed as follows: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Etruscan art, Ancient Oriental art, Islam art, Paintings, Sculptures, Art objects and Graphic arts.
Louvre Highlights Tour
Walking Tour - NO QUEUING!
Nov - Mar:
9:00am Mon, Fri, Sat & Sun .
Apr - Oct : 9:00am Everyday except Tuesday
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39€ p/p
Duration : Approx 2 hours
Transfers by luxury coach : 39 euro p/p book tour PA
Having discovered a part of the Tuileries gardens, you then enter the museum where your guided visit is focused on 3 worldwide famous works: “the Venus de Milo”, “the Winged Victory”, and“the Mona Lisa” painted by Leonardo da Vinci at the beginning of the 16th century.
Of course, you may use your ticket all day to visit on your own the remaining halls of the biggest museum in the world.
Your entrance ticket (included) also gives access to all the temporary exhibitions (except Napoleon Hall) as well as the Eugène Delacroix museum on the same day.
Entrance ticket included.
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Louvre Highlights +
Minivan hotel pick up - NO QUEUING!
9.00 am Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday except the 1st Sunday of the month
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67€ p/p
Duration : Approx 3 hours
Transfers by luxury coach : 67 euro p/p book tour VL+
A minibus picks you up and takes you to the Louvre Museum where your guided visit is focused on 3 worldfamous works: the “Venus de Milo”, “the Winged Victory” and “the Mona Lisa” painted by Leonardo da Vinci at the beginning of the 16th century and recently moved.
Our guide makes you also discover the main rooms of the museum. End of the tour at the Louvre Museum. No return to hotel.
Of course, you may use your ticket all day to visit on your own the remaining halls of the biggest museum in the world.
Your entrance ticket (included) also gives access to all the temporary exhibitions (except Napoleon Hall) as well as the Eugène Delacroix museum on the same day.
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Louvre Highlights + Cruise
Minivan hotel pick up - NO QUEUING!
9.00 am Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday except the 1st Sunday of the month
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81€ p/p
Duration : Approx 3 hours
Transfers by luxury coach : 81 euro p/p book tour VM+
A minibus picks you up and takes you to the Louvre Museum where your guided visit is focused on 3 worldfamous works: the “Venus de Milo”, “the Winged Victory” and “the Mona Lisa” painted by Leonardo da Vinci at the beginning of the 16th century and recently moved.
Our guide makes you also discover the main rooms of the museum.
Of course, you may use your ticket all day to visit on your own the remaining halls of the biggest museum in the world.
Your entrance ticket (included) also gives access to all the temporary exhibitions (except Napoleon Hall) as well as the Eugène Delacroix museum on the same day.
After your visit to the Louvre Museum, make the most of the rest of your day by using the “Batobus” service to visit Paris on your own with 8 stops along the Seine: Louvre, Champs-Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Orsay Museum, St-Germain-des-Prés, Notre-Dame, Jardin des Plantes and Hôtel de Ville.
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Private Tour of the Louvre
NO QUEUING!
On Request and available for individuals or groups.
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Duration : Approx 2 1/2 hrs
Inquiry FormYour private guide will show you the highlights or we can arrange a theme visit based on your interests. Anything from painting of scenes with wine drinking and its history to a tour of eroticism in the great works of art in the Louvre. We can also combine a tour of the louvre with a tour of the Musee D'Orsay or other museums in Paris.
Guided tours are available in many languages in addition to English.