Paris, Louvre Museum [Musée du Louvre]

You are likely to be overwhelmed by its sheer size and crowds, but Paris' Louvre museum is well worth the trouble to come face to face with some of the world's most celebrated antiquities.
Smart travellers will line up first thing in the morning, get a free plan/info and aim to see only specific targets. For instance, if you are there as a beginner essentials such as the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace will be at the top of your hit list.
There are less queues at the Hall des Lions entrance than via the glass Pyramid, and discounts after 3:00 pm. The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays.
See also: Pompidou Centre and Musée d'Orsay pages.

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