The Louvre

Allow plenty of time on your Le Louvre day for lounging around the fountain before or after your visit. Kids can chase the pigeons, grown-ups can people-watch. 

Visit The Louvre Museum site (English version) for opening hours and other info-- and buy your tickets online, so you won't have to stand in any line-ups! (If you do arrive without tickets and find a long line-up, try the underground entrance through the shopping mall.)

Also, at time of writing you can check bags for free, near the entrances. (Check the web site for updates, and changes.)

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