Visiting Louvre Museum in Paris, France

          One treasured holiday that we did just recently was our visit to Europe. A highlight of which is our appointment to the famous Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Considered as one of the world's most famous museum, it houses approximately 35,000 materials from prehistory up to the 21st century period. 

        This popular museum is located on the Right Bank of the Sienne River in the 1st arrondisement of Paris. When we arrived, we noticed that the main entrance is through the glass pyramid in the Cour Napoleon courtyard. From our hotel, we took the Metro going to the site. For public transportation especially through the Metro, the two closest stations are the Palais Royal- Musee du Louvre and Louvre-Rivoli. 

          Regarding its operating times, it is open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00PM except on Tuesdays when it is closed. Luckily for us, we arrived at the museum at 10AM yet we noticed there were several people already ahead of us. On its operating hours, take note that this may vary on public holidays, so it is best to constantly double check the official website before planning a visit. Tickets can be secured online in advance or at the museum. We were lucky since my wife was so quick to purchased tickets online. We also learned that starting next year, non-European visitors will face higher enrty fees. 

          Upon researching, I discovered that the Louvre's extensive collection includes masterpieces such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Finally, the museum's eight curatorial departments includes a wider range of art and artifacts from various cultures and time period.