78%Louvre Museum

I went to the Louvre museum on a school trip it was so-so. I didn't really see what all the fuss was about, everyone claiming the Mona Lisa painting was a masterpiece, and it isn't really that impressive. I know that it is a good talent to be able to paint like L. de Vinci did but there were... more I went to the Louvre museum on a school trip it was so-so. I didn't really see what all the fuss was about, everyone claiming the Mona Lisa painting was a masterpiece, and it isn't really that impressive. I know that it is a good talent to be able to paint like L. de Vinci did but there were plenty of paintings and pieces in the museum which were just as good if not better than the Mona Lisa, and non of these were nearlly as famous. I would like to know why. Another thing that shocked me was how much there was to see in one museum and you couldn't really appreciate what each piece really had to offer because you wanted to try and see everything. My experience was okay and even though I was not overly impressed by the Mona Lisa at least I can say that I have seen it for myself nd gathered my own opinion. Antoinette Adamsclose

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by AntoinetteAdams – posted on Jun 18, 2008

1

First let me say that this was my second visit to the Louvre. I first visited 28 years ago and can still remember walking in that day and seeing the Winged Victory of Samothrace. It was one of the most moving experiences. I wish I could say the same for my second visit. It is either the... more First let me say that this was my second visit to the Louvre. I first visited 28 years ago and can still remember walking in that day and seeing the Winged Victory of Samothrace. It was one of the most moving experiences. I wish I could say the same for my second visit. It is either the pyramid or the DaVinci Code that has ruined this museum. It is now a destination museum in the worse sense. There were so many people (little kids, young students on field trips). Can they really appreciate this art? NO way. I went in my mid-20s when I had a true appreciation of what I was seeing. Now it is like a circus and I feel very bad for the museum. I am just glad that I have such wonderful memories of my first visit.close

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by cathyc – posted on May 5, 2008

1

The Louvre is arguably the world's most famous art museum which is mainly because it houses the world's most famous painting - Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa'. Make sure to leave enough time to see as much as possible. The Eygptian collection downstairs is very impressive.

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by colm – posted on Oct 16, 2007

223

I visited the louvre because I wanted to see the mona lisa... it was ok.

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by martan – posted on Oct 8, 2007

1

One of the gotta-do's in Paris. BIG TIP: There's a back door!! Don't join the really long queue just because everyone else has. Instead of spending a couple of hours, look to the right as you face the main entrance.

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by rainman – posted on May 3, 2007

92

My one & only visit to the Louvre was a lovely experience. Myself and the friend with me did a whistlestop tour of all the areas important to the pair of us. This is a place to spend a long rainy afternoon wandering from room to room sampling the visual delights on offer. You could lose... more My one & only visit to the Louvre was a lovely experience. Myself and the friend with me did a whistlestop tour of all the areas important to the pair of us. This is a place to spend a long rainy afternoon wandering from room to room sampling the visual delights on offer. You could lose yourself for hours on end. Entry for the entire day to the whole museum was just under €9.00, pretty good for day's entertainment & a lifetime of history :o)close

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by NiamhS – posted on May 2, 2007

3

Some fantastic masterpieces, no doubt, Da Vinci, Ven us Di Milo etc.The building itself is impressive and I like the cool triangle in the courtyard. But the place is dauntingly large and crowded, which can quickly sap your enthusiasm. Still, it would be a pity to miss such an iconic attraction... more Some fantastic masterpieces, no doubt, Da Vinci, Ven us Di Milo etc.The building itself is impressive and I like the cool triangle in the courtyard. But the place is dauntingly large and crowded, which can quickly sap your enthusiasm. Still, it would be a pity to miss such an iconic attraction when visiting Paris.close

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by Ronan – posted on May 1, 2007

4

This is the mother of all art museums... all the amazing paintings and sculptures that you've heard of actually hang there for real. Read up on the Da Vinci code, or skip all that and do your own thing. If you have a choice at all - go at a time when there are as little tourists as possible...

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by catarina – posted on May 1, 2007

208

Don’t go to the Louvre expecting to see everything in a day, in fact don’t even think you’ll fit it all into a week because you won’t. This place is huge so you really do need to pick a few areas per visit and stick to them. Also try to plan your visit around the first Sunday of the... more Don’t go to the Louvre expecting to see everything in a day, in fact don’t even think you’ll fit it all into a week because you won’t. This place is huge so you really do need to pick a few areas per visit and stick to them. Also try to plan your visit around the first Sunday of the month when admission is free. Otherwise the entry fee will set you back €13 for access to all areas or €8.50 to the main part of the museum (€9 from July 2007).close

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by catherinegilvarry – posted on May 1, 2007

70

The Louvre is well worth seeing if you are a lover of history and art. This is a place where the day can pass you by and you come out wondering where the time has gone. <br><br>The Louvre consists of four levels- massive floors. Each floor show between 2 and 6 themes and make sure you... more The Louvre is well worth seeing if you are a lover of history and art. This is a place where the day can pass you by and you come out wondering where the time has gone. <br><br>The Louvre consists of four levels- massive floors. Each floor show between 2 and 6 themes and make sure you have a map when you go in because you cannot see everything in one day. Also, this is a great area to go to becasue the Arc de Triomphe is visible as well as a beautiful park running adjacent.close

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by Sonia – posted on Apr 30, 2007

74

Worth a visit but the queues are substantial if you go in from the street. The entrance in from the tub is always quite small and you get in quickly. We only covered about 2/3 of the museum but if you have more time take it all in

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by Gillian – posted on Apr 30, 2007

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