Charles X museum
9 images
Cour Carrée
4 images
Cour Napoleon and pyramid
21 images
Foundation
10 images
Tuileries
48 images
Gallery of Apollo
26 images
Egypt
41 images
Greece
16 images
Islam
34 images
Middle East
32 images
Napoleon III apartments
97 images
Objects
14 images
Romanesque
19 images
Paintings
71 images
Sculptures
13 images
Le Louvre was built from the 12th century onwards. Little remains of the 12th century fortress (foundations can still be seen), and the fortress was remodeled…
Main facade on Le Louvre square. It was built under Louis XIV between 1668 and 1672 by a pool of architects (L. and F. Le Vau, F. d'Orbay, C. Perrault).
The central decorations were added by Napoleon (early 19th century).
During the June 2016 flood.
Rue de Rivoli, along the palace and the Tuileries garden.
Facade of the palace-museum (Seine river side).
Facade of the palace-museum (rue de Rivoli side).
Facade of the palace-museum (left - rue de Rivoli side).
Facade of the palace-museum (rue de Rivoli side).
