The Louvre Paris France
The Louvre Museum was constructed in 1190 as a fortified castle for Philip II, and its original relics are still held in the museum’s crypt. Four centuries of French kings lived here until 1793, when it became the home of the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, the Victory of Samothrace and other famous pieces. When it opened to the public, the Louvre Paris France held 537 paintings. Today, those who come to Paris will see more than 380,000 pieces and 35,000 works of art at the Louvre, the second-largest art museum in the world, next to Moscow’s Hermitage.
The Louvre Paris France district is a colossal collection of enormous fortress-like buildings. In addition to the palace of the French kings, La Place de la Concorde (Concorde Square) was the former site of the infamous guillotine and many beheadings during the French Revolution. Today, there are no killing machines, but rather, an Obelisk given to France by Egypt from the ruins of Ramses II’s temple. Between the Louvre and Concorde Square is the Jardin des Tuileries (the Tuileries Garden), which is an incredible Italian style garden with fountains, caves, greenhouses and sculptures. Below the garden is Le Musee de L’Orangerie, with Renoirs, Monets, Picassos and Cézannes. Also nearby, visitors can find the Vendome Square, which is the epicenter of fine jewelry on location Paris. Shoppers can also peruse Rivoli Street, the Faubord Saint Honoré Street and haute couture houses in Victories Square. Le Palais Royal (the Royal Palace) is a wonderful piece of architecture surrounded by gardens, columns and arcades. The financial sector is also located in this area of France, with La Bourse du Commerce (the Commodity Exchange) located here. The L’englise Saint Roch Church houses a number of Jesuit art pieces, as well as the bodies of Corneille and Diderot.
Naturally, many tourists would like to stay in the Louvre Paris France district, given its close proximity to a number of excellent attractions. The closest hotel is the simple, two-star Timhotel Le Louvre Paris hotel, which is just 253 meters from this amazing museum. The rooms are plain, but you’ll have access to free wi-fi in your room and cable TV. Prices start at $133/night. The Normandy Hotel is also right on the corner of the Louvre Museum. This three-star building looks rather impressive from the street and offers an equally classy, elegant interior. Starting at $185/night, this is one of the nicer three-star hotels in Paris. Located right next door is the four-star Hotel du Louvre Paris, which looks more like a palace than a hotel. Starting at $277/night, guests will enjoy marble baths, jacuzzi spas, plush bedding, a fitness center and nothing but top-notch amenities. For the richest travelers, the Renaissance Paris Vendome ($411+/night) and Park Hyatt Paris Vendome ($750+/night) feature five-star accommodations in the area.
While staying in Paris, many guests visit the Louvre Paris France, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral and the Champs Elysées, the Eiffel Tower, the French Riviera and the Opera House. Even though Paris has its charm, it’s very tempting to hop aboard the rail line and travel to other nearby countries. The Eurostar line will take you to Paris Disneyland, Calais, Avignon and Lille in France, the United Kingdom (London, Ashford, Ebbsfleet) and Belgium (Brussels, with a connecting train to Antwerp, Bruges, Charleroi, Oostende, Liege, Namur and Ghent). A round-trip between Paris and London can cost just $100. There are many special deals and discounts on London bus tours and other sightseeing activities too! Travelers can visit www.eurostar.com for more information.
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