No trip to Paris would be complete without a visit to the world famous Louvre Museum. Home to great artworks like Mona Lisa and Venus of Milo, and more than 30,000 other amazing pieces, this museum is the most visited in the world. Because of this, going to this place entails proper planning and preparation. Below, you will find practical tips to make the most out of your visit.
Don't arrive with the crowd. The museum's opening hours is from 9 am to 6 pm on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. On Wednesdays and Fridays, it is open until 10 pm. It is closed on Tuesdays. Crowds usually arrive mid-day to after lunch in the museum. To avoid the long queues, arrive early in the morning. Another way is to go to the museum before the closing hours during Wednesdays and Fridays. Consider other entrances. The entrance at the Glass Pyramid is always packed with people. It will take you about an hour to get into museum if you go through this route. Other entrances like Carrousel Du Louvre and Portes des Lions. Choose artworks to see for the day. The Louvre is massive. It is humanly impossible to see everything in one day. If you're like most tourists, you'll probably want a glimpse of the Mona Lisa first before seeing everything else. When you get inside the Louvre, go to the information to ask about the location of the Mona Lisa. You may also follow the Mona Lisa directions posted all over the museum. Get ready for a lot of walking. Since the museum is very large, you'll also need sufficient energy to last the whole day. Eat a heavy breakfast before going here. If you're going with your kids, have breaks in between so everyone can recuperate. Bringing a stroller for toddler is advisable.
