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First-timer's guide to visiting the Louvre
Entrances, timing, and a realistic plan for your first Louvre visit, without the museum fatigue.
Updated October 19, 2026
Paris Marathon 2027: lottery, route & spectator tips for the 50th edition
The 50th Paris Marathon runs April 4, 2027. Lottery results, registration, the route, and how to watch.
Updated October 2, 2026
Where to stay near the Louvre: neighborhoods, not hotels
The 1st is closest, but anywhere near metro lines 1 or 7 puts the Louvre 15 minutes away.
Updated September 25, 2026
Getting to the Louvre: metro, entrances & arrival tips
Lines 1 and 7 drop you at the museum; the Carrousel entrance usually beats the Pyramid line.
Updated September 25, 2026
Best time to visit the Louvre: crowds, seasons & quietest hours
Evening openings and 9 AM arrivals beat the crowds; February and October beat the seasons.
Updated September 25, 2026
Louvre tickets 2026: prices, hours & how to book
Prices, hours, timed slots, and free-entry rules for the Louvre in 2026, all in one place.
Updated September 22, 2026