Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum (French: Musée du Louvre) in Paris, is the most visited and one of the oldest, largest and most famous art galleries and museums in the world. The former palace of the kings of France is dedicated to art of the Ancient world, of Western world and of Islam, until the mid-19th century. In addition to these collections, a section is devoted to Arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Several temporary exhibition areas and a section dedicated to the history of the Louvre complete the permanent display.

Guide point	Details
Department:	Paris and surrounding area > Ile de France > Paris >
Location:	Located in the centre of the city of Paris, between the Rive Droite of the Seine and the rue de Rivoli in the Ier arrondissement, it is accessed by the Palais Royal ? Musée du Louvre Metro station.
Address::	99, rue de Rivoli ou accès par la Pyramide, 5001, Paris
Switch board number:	+33 (0) 1 40 20 53 17
Email address:	info@louvre.fr
Visit owner's personal website:	http://www.louvre.fr/llv/commun/home_flash.jsp?bmLocale=en
Public Transport:	Métro: Palais-Royal-Musée du Louvre station. The following bus lines stop in front of the Pyramid: 21, 24, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 81, 95, and the Paris Open Tour bus. An underground parking garage is available for those coming by car. The entrance is located on avenue du Général Lemonnier. Batobus: get off at the Louvre stop, quai François Mitterrand.
Facilities general:	The Louvre has a wide range of aids and amenities, from floor plans, audio guides, and program listings to cafés, media centers, and a bookstore. The museum also oraganizes guided tours and workshops for adults and children, as well as seminars, lectures, readings, series of films and concerts.
Facilities for the disabled:	The Louvre has good disabled facilities.
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