The origin of the Louvre dates back to the 1200s. Once a royal residence, it became a museum in 1793 during the French Revolution and is now home to artworks dating from the 7th millennium BC to 1850s. The collections are displayed on 5 levels, in 3 interconnecting wings named after three prominent figures from French history: Richelieu (1585-1642), chief minister of King Luis XIII, Sully (1559-1641), chief minister of King Henri IV, and Denon (1747-1825), first director of the Musée du Louvre. Sully Wing - Levels -1,1 and 2. The Pavillon de l'Horloge. Intended to serve as an introduction to your visit, the Pavillon de l'Horloge will help you to understand the history of the Louvre palace and the presentation of the museum's collection. You will see how the original medieval fortress became a museum (Level -1), diver the diversity of its collections with a selection of artworks (Level 1) and be updated with its latest news (Level 2).
Also at the Louvre. The Carrousel and Tuileries Gardens. The Carrousel Garden is laid out around the triumphal arch of Napoleon I (reigned 1804-1815), which once marked the entrance to the Tuileries Palace. Beyond the Carrousel is the famous Tuileries Garden, a masterpiece of garden design with its beautiful flower beds and shaded groves. The two gardens also form an open-air sculpture museum. The Musée Eugène Delacroix spent the last years of his life. The museum displays artworks, letters and memorabilia relating to Delacroix.
The Louvre Pyramid
The Louvre Pyramid (Pyramide du Louvre) is a large glass and metal pyramid designed by Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei, surrounded by three smaller pyramids, in the main courtyard (Cour Napoléon) of the Louvre Palace (Palais du Louvre) in Paris. The large pyramid serves as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum. Completed in 1989, it has become a landmark of the city of Paris.
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