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Easter vacation 2023 at the Louvre Museum

This year, during the Easter vacations, how about a little trip to the most famous (and richest) museum in Paris? Of course, the Louvre comes to mind and even if it's not the friendly museum you'd think of at first, they offer tons of activities for kids and families!
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Animal Crossing New Horizons: where to see the paintings and sculptures in the game?

Art or video game lovers, head to the museums of Paris, in search of the works sold by Rounard in Animal Crossing New Horizons, the Nintendo game.
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Pension reform: the Louvre museum blocked this Monday by museum workers

This Monday, March 27, 2023, the agents of the Louvre Museum block the entrances of the museum to show their commitment against the pension reform.
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Splendors of the oases of Uzbekistan, the Louvre Museum exhibition that takes us on a journey - last days

The Louvre Museum is offering an exceptional expedition to discover the "Splendors of the Oases of Uzbekistan", from November 23, 2022 to March 6, 2023.
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Les Choses exhibition, around still lifes, at the Musée du Louvre - last days

From October 12, 2022 to January 23, 2023, the Musée du Louvre invites you to discover an exhibition on still life, entitled Les Choses, une histoire de la nature morte depuis la préhistoire.
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La Nuit des Choses: an unusual musical nocturne at the Louvre Museum

The Musée du Louvre presents "La Nuit des Chose", an exceptional nocturne to be experienced on Friday, January 13, 2023 from 6:30pm! On the program? Live music by Thylacine, a performance by Jacques, a meeting with Neil MacGrégor, a show with Etienne Saglio and Bachar Mar Kalifé, not forgetting a mini-tour of the "Les Choses, une histoire de la Nature Morte" exhibition.
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Louvre Museum: Must-see masterpieces

The Louvre Museum is one of the most visited museums in the world, and houses some of the most famous works. Here are the must-sees on your next visit.
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History: why did Louis XIV move out the Louvre in Paris to go to Versailles?

Everyone knows there was a time the City of Versailles was almost the capital of France, instead of Paris, and we owe so to King Louis XIV who preferred moving out of the Louvre palace to go to his Versailles palace.
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St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre: a memorial erected rue de l’Amiral-de-Coligny

This Friday September 16, 2022, for the 450th anniversary of the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, Anne Hidalgo inaugurated a memorial garden commemorating this tragic event that caused over 10,000 deaths.
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Energy: after the Eiffel Tower, Versailles and the Louvre will turn off the lights

Energy sobriety is a key issue for the end of 2022. To save energy, the Eiffel Tower is to turn off the lights earlier than usual. The Palace of Versailles and the Louvre museum will follow and will go dark from 10 p.m. for the former, and 11 p.m. for the latter.
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Maison Chaumet’s Botanical exhibition is up at the Beaux-Arts de Paris

Botanical – Observing Beauty – here is the name of the magnificent and affordable exhibition by Maison Chaumet at the Beaux-Arts de Paris. From June 16 to September 4, 2022, go and discover a botanical tour including 400 masterpieces from several eras, including 80 haute-joaillerie pieces by Chaumet. Between drawings and herbariums, discover the house’s inspirations and be blown-away!
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Ancient Egypt: treasures from the Pharaohs to enjoy in Paris

Are you fascinated by ancient Egypt? If you are, then this is your lucky day: several museums and monuments in Paris shine a light on pieces from the pharaoh era. Keep reading and enjoy an Egyptian walk in Paris.
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Pharaoh of the Two Lands at the Louvre, our photos of the exhibition event

The Musée du Louvre is devoting an exhibition to Pharaoh Taharqa, former king of Napata, ancient capital of a vast kingdom in Nubia (present-day Sudan), from April 27 to July 25, 2022. An opportunity to learn more about one of the best-known rulers of his time.
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The Studio du Louvre, a space dedicated to children and families

If you're a little art lover, the Louvre opens the doors of its Studio for original workshops based on current exhibitions. Whether on their own or as a family, children can discover a wide range of artistic practices and have fun while learning.
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Musée du Louvre: Byzantium and Eastern Christianity department to open in 2024-2025

On February 1, Laurence Des Cars, current President of the Musée du Louvre, spoke to the Élysée Palace about the forthcoming opening of the Department of Byzantine and Oriental Christian Art, and in particular about the timetable for its completion. See you in 2024 or 2025 to discover the 1,200 pieces on display at the museum!
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Yves Saint Laurent in museums: the XXL exhibition in 6 museums in Paris

A never-before-seen and exceptional exhibition to celebrate an extraordinary career: this is what the Centre Pompidou, the Louvre, Paris Museum of Modern Art, the Musée d’Orsay, the Musée National Picasso-Paris and the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris offer from January 29 to May 15, 2022. The “Yves Saint Laurent in museums” exhibition celebrates the 60th anniversary of the designer’s first show in these six museums in Paris.
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Yves Saint Laurent in museums: a golden artist at the Louvre

The Louvre’s Galerie d’Apollon welcomes a few extraordinary creations by Yves Saint Laurent. The famous Parisian museum and five of its peers, invite us to discover the “Yves Saint Laurent in museums” exhibition from January 29 to May 15, 2022.
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The Obelisk, Paris oldest monument, to be restored for six months

The oldest monument in Paris, the Luxor Obelisk, aka the Obélisque de la Concorde, will be restore this year on the occasion of the bicentenary of the deciphering of the hieroglyphs by Champollion. At 3,300 years old, the Obelisk definitely needs a lift!
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A copy of the Mona Lisa auctioned €273,000 in Paris

Although the famous Mona Lisa is not to sell, this November 9, an exceptional copy of the painting has been auctioned €273,000 in Paris. It was estimated between €150,000 and €200,000.
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The Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Musée du Quai Branly…: 5 Paris museums listed as the best in France

Which place will be named best museum, best landmark or most remarkable venue in France this year? While waiting to discover the winners this November 10, the Tiqets website – behind this contest – shares the nominees of the 2021 edition. And at least 5 museums in Paris are listed. Here they are.