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   Why was the Louvre a major architectural project of the 17th century?

   • The construction of the Louvre was one of the major Paris architectural projects of the 17th century, and the palace architecture clearly showed the transition from the French Renaissance to the classical style of Louis XIV. Jacques Lemercier had built the Pavillon de l'Orloge in 1624–39 in an ornate baroque style.

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   Does the Louvre have an interactive map?

   • The Louvre also has an interactive map, which is useful for planning out what you want to see ahead of time. We used these to navigate through the Louvre, using our smartphones. Once you enter the Louvre from the Pyramid or Galerie du Carrousel, you will be standing on the main floor, just under the Pyramid.

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   Is the Louvre a 'younger' monument?

   • While much "younger" than the other monuments mentioned here, the Louvre pyramid ( built by the architect Ieoh Ming Pei in 1989) is no less impressive. Its metallic structure features 603 diamond-shaped and 70 triangular glass windows. Every year, countless tourists photograph it from all angles day and night.

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   How big is the exhibition area inside the Louvre?

   • The exhibition area inside of the Louvre is an incredible 73,000 square meters (783,000 square feet). It would take weeks to see every piece of art on display. In 1988, the glass pyramid designed by I. M. Pei was added to the Louvre. This is now the main entrance into the museum.

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   1 day ago · In my opinion, the Pyramid is most interesting way to enter the Louvre, since seeing the Pyramid with the museum buildings in the background is one of Paris’ most iconic views. If you enter via Galerie du Carrousel, you will miss this view, unless you walk to pyramid after touring the museum.

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   1 day ago · In the case of the Louvre Pyramid, he personally selected the architect, without a competition. He completed the projects begun by Giscard d'Estaing and began even more ambitious projects of his own, many of them designed for the celebration of the bicentennial of the French Revolution in 1989.

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   1 day ago · Louvre pyramid – France. While much "younger" than the other monuments mentioned here, the Louvre pyramid (built by the architect Ieoh Ming Pei in 1989) is no less impressive. Its metallic ...

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   2 days ago · The Louvre’s iconic glass pyramid, designed by I.M. Pei, serves as a striking contrast to the museum’s historic architecture. Avenue des Champs-Élysées: A Parisian Masterpiece. No exploration of Paris’s architecture would be complete without mentioning the magnificent Avenue des Champs-Élysées.

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   4 days ago · In this latest installment of our series “French Connections: Paris and Philly” we’re taking you to the Louvre to tell you about I.M. Pei who was one of the most highly sought after ...

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   5 days ago · The Louvre Pyramid is a modern architectural marvel. Designed by Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei, the Louvre Pyramid serves as the main entrance to the museum and has become an iconic symbol of the institution. The Louvre houses ancient Egyptian artifacts.

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    2 days ago · This designated UNESCO World Heritage site of France encompasses the bridges, quays, and banks along the historic course of the river Seine. Particularly, the area encompasses the Pont de Sully to the Pont d’Iéna, including the Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis. This urban riverside landscape also showcases the masterful architecture and ...