Musee de Louvre by bugulma
In the beginning of XIII AD Philippe-August King built the fortress on the right side of Seine and it had a name Louvre. The King lived in Cite Island and his treasury and archives were kept in the fortress. In XIV Karl V renovated the fortress (for example, library was built) and began to live there. The transformation to the palace began in the middle of XVI century and proceeded up to 1682 when King Court moved to Versailles. The present view Louvre has since 1871 after fire. In XVI century Francis I King began to collect paintings and collection was filled up afterwards, especially by Napoleon I, when conquered countries paid contribution with paintings, sculptures and other forms of art. Nowadays Louvre is the biggest museum in the world and besides it has the richest collection in the world. The nearest transport station is Palais Royal Musee De Louvre metrostation, lines 1 and 7. From metro station you may go in Passage Richelieu (shopping center) and there is an entrance to the museum. Of course, as many other places in the center, you may get Louvre by walk.
Museum works from 9 am till 6 pm. I read that since September 10, 2004 there are evening openings in Wednesdays and Fridays till 9.45 pm. The ticket is EUR 8.50
Some views of the museum are in my travelogue.