The world’s most visited museum, the Louvre houses centuries of artistic and cultural treasures on Paris’s right bank.
At a glance
The Louvre Museum attracts 8.8 million visitors annually, making it the first museum in the world by attendance. Situated on the droite bank in the 1st arrondissement, it occupies a commanding position between the Seine and Rue de Rivoli, at the heart of Paris.
Cultural significance
As the world’s premier art museum by visitor numbers, the Louvre holds international importance in preserving and presenting human cultural achievement. Its riverside location and central position in Paris make it a defining landmark of the city.
Key facts
- Address: Rue de Rivoli, 75001, Paris
- Coordinates: 48.860611, 2.337644
- Annual visitors: 8.8 million
- Official website: louvre.fr
- Phone: +33 1 40 20 50 50
Practical information
Opening hours and ticket prices change through the year, so we do not republish them here: the current ones are on louvre.fr. What does not change is where it is: Rue de Rivoli, 75001, Paris, at 48.860611, 2.337644.
Getting there
The museum is located in central Paris on the right bank. Multiple metro lines serve the 1st arrondissement, and the site lies adjacent to the Seine, accessible by both public transport and on foot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a virtual tour of the Louvre?
This page carries two 360° viewpoints you can drag to look around, a navigable 3D model and a video from the Cultural Heritage Online archive. They are our own material, not the museum’s official tour: the Louvre publishes its own online resources on louvre.fr.
Where is the Louvre Museum?
On the right bank of the Seine, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris: Rue de Rivoli, 75001, at 48.860611, 2.337644, between the river and Rue de Rivoli. Several metro lines serve the 1st arrondissement, and the site can be reached on foot along the Seine.
What are the Louvre's opening hours and ticket prices?
They change through the year, so we do not republish them: the current ones are on louvre.fr, and the museum answers on +33 1 40 20 50 50. What does not change is where it is, and that is on this page.
How many people visit the Louvre each year?
8.8 million a year, which makes it the first museum in the world by attendance.
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