Le Louvre

About the Louvre Museum

Marin Andreea

Le Louvre
It is the
biggest
museum in
the world

Le Louvre - History
Originally built as a
castle by King
Phillippe Augustus
in 1200 outside the
city wall of Paris.
This is part of the
wall, rediscovered
when the underground gallery was
dug out.

Le Louvre - Lenceinte
Recent excavations
discovered the
original walls of
Phillippe Augustus
castle.
They are very thick.

Le Louvre - History
King Franois 1
rebuilt the Louvre
as a palace in the
16th century
It became the
residence of the
French monarchs.

Le Louvre - Napoleon
Napoleon restored the
Louvre after the
Revolution.
It housed a museum
at this time.
The Arc de Triomphe
du Carousel built in
1806 celebrates
Napoleons victories.

Le Louvre - Pyramid
Le Louvre wished to
remain the biggest
museum in the world
It was excavated
underground and new
galleries were added.
These are covered by
modern pyramids.

Le Louvre - Entrance
The entrance to
the Museum is
through the
largest pyramid.

Le Louvre - Inside
Inside, under the
pyramid.

Le Louvre - The upside down pyramid

The upside down pyramid is a
favourite meeting place.

Le Louvre - Underground
Below ground,
there are shops,
cafs and
restaurants.
Go to Paris to
see the treasures
of the Louvre.

Le Louvre
Some
courtyards are
roofed so that
big artworks
may be
displayed
without
damage.