Louvre Museum in Paris – Free Audio Guide

In this free audio guide, you will learn about the Louvre Museum (or simply Louvre), located in the center of Paris, France. Join us on an unforgettable journey through the history, architecture, and secrets of this inspiring architectural monument.

Louvre – Free Audio Guide

The Louvre or the Louvre Museum, is a national art museum in Paris, France. A central landmark of the city, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the city’s 1st arrondissement and home to some of the most canonical works of Western art, including the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory, Napoleon Appartments, and many more. It is the most visited museum in the world with the biggest collection of art.

Interesting facts and takeaways about the Louvre

• The Louvre was built in the 12th century as a fortress.
• It played different roles throughout history: a castle, a king’s residence, a residence of artists, an exhibition, and a museum.
• The Louvre owns around 616 thousand objects of art in eight curatorial departments.
• Around 8 million tourists visit the Louvre every year. In 2018 this number was even higher – 10.2 million. It’s the most visited art museum in the world.
• The Louvre earned 2 and a half million dollars by allowing the filming of the movie “The Da Vinci Code” in its galleries.
• To see all pieces of art in the Louvre spending just 1 second per each, you will need at least 19 working days.