Le Louvre 1 About the Louvre Museum c
Le Louvre 1 About the Louvre Museum (c) Patricia Barry 2007
Le Louvre § It is the biggest museum in the world (c) Patricia Barry 2007
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. (c) Patricia Barry 2007
Le Louvre - L’enceinte § Recent excavations discovered the original walls of Phillippe Augustus’ castle. § They are very thick. (c) Patricia Barry 2007
Le Louvre - History § King François 1 rebuilt the Louvre as a palace in the 16 th century § It became the residence of the French monarchs. (c) Patricia Barry 2007
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 Napoleon’s victories. (c) Patricia Barry 2007
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. (c) Patricia Barry 2007
Le Louvre - Entrance § The entrance to the Museum is through the largest pyramid. (c) Patricia Barry 2007
Le Louvre - Inside § Inside, under the pyramid. (c) Patricia Barry 2007
Le Louvre - The upside down pyramid § The upside down pyramid is a favourite meeting place. (c) Patricia Barry 2007
Le Louvre - Underground § Below ground, there are shops, cafés and restaurants. § Go to Paris 8 to see the treasures of the Louvre. (c) Patricia Barry 2007
Le Louvre - Les Cours 2 § Some courtyards are roofed so that big artworks may be displayed without damage. (c) Patricia Barry 2007
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