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A great addition to any trip to the Louvre! No trip to the Louvre is complete without exploring the spectacular Louvre and Tuileries Gardens
Join local historian, Edward and journalist, Krysten, on this self-guided audio tour and listen to their wise words as we explore the journey of the Louvre’s evolution. From protection to luxury, we’ll trace the history of the Grand Louvre Palace and its artistic heritage, which goes back much further than the museum. We’ll be able to stand and stare at the iconic pyramid structure of the Louvre, admiring its mesmerising beauty, learning how it took inspiration from the pyramids of Giza.
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Duration: 45 to 60 minutes
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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A great addition to any trip to the Louvre! No trip to the Louvre is complete without exploring the spectacular Louvre and Tuileries Gardens
Join local historian, Edward and journalist, Krysten, on this self-guided audio tour and listen to their wise words as we explore the journey of the Louvre’s evolution. From protection to luxury, we’ll trace the history of the Grand Louvre Palace and its artistic heritage, which goes back much further than the museum. We’ll be able to stand and stare at the iconic pyramid structure of the Louvre, admiring its mesmerising beauty, learning how it took inspiration from the pyramids of Giza.
Itinerary
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Stop At: La Colonnade du Louvre, Place du Louvre, 75001 Paris France
Learn how this overlooked masterpiece has influenced some of the world’s most iconic architectural wonders.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Louvre Museum, Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
Discover the oldest part of the Louvre, as we map its origins.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Louvre Pyramid, 75001 Paris, France
We’ll trace the history of Grand Louvre Palace and the stories of its residents. Inspired by the pyramids of Giza, we’ll explore the past while looking to the future.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Statue Equestre de Louis XIV, Cour Napoleon At the Pyramide du Louvre, 75010 Paris France
Discover how the Sun King’s rule (Louis XIV) shaped the course of history and learn about the rise and fall of Napoleon at the Arc du Carrousel, another important chapter in French history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Tuileries, Ciripcău 75001, France
The (now destroyed) Tuileries have witnessed a lot and have their own story to tell.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Jardin des Tuileries pl. de la Concorde, rue de Rivoli, 75058 Paris France
We’ll listen to some funny anecdotes about the weird and wonderful scenes the garden has seen.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris France
We finish with the full story behind the world’s most famous revolution!
Duration: 5 minutes
