On the occasion of European Heritage Days, the Louvre Museum invites you to unique visits to discover its architectural history, its gardens but also its behind-the-scenes and art workshops. Set off to discover the most secret and emblematic places of the Louvre Museum.
Architectural visitsTwo visits to shed light on the architectural history of the Palais du Louvre, its close links with the history of Paris and the history of France The architecture of the Louvre: Cour Napoléon and Cour Carrée: September 21 and 22, at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m. 1h30 – By reservation (does not include access to the Louvre Museum) Meeting point: Arc du Carrousel L'Arc du Carrousel: September 21 and 22, at 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m. 1h30 – By reservation (does not include access to the Louvre Museum) Meeting point: Arc du Carrousel
Behind the doors of the Pavillon MollienFor the first time, the Louvre Museum opens the doors of the Pavillon Mollien to the public. Amidst the historic settings of the Palais du Louvre, come and discover the offices and workspaces of the administrative teams. September 21 and 22 at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. 1 hour – By reservation (does not include access to the Louvre Museum) Meeting point: in front of the entrance gate of the Pavillon Mollien
Discovering art workshopsEnjoy a guided tour and meet the artisans of the Louvre. Workshops to discover: framing, gilding, painting-decoration, marblework, metalwork, cabinetmaking, tapestry-trimming, lighting, drawing montages, installation of works, museographic supports. September 21 and 22, at 9:30 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. 3:30 a.m. – By reservation (does not include access to the Louvre Museum) Meeting point: Staff entrance, Porte de l'Oratoire, opposite 166 rue de Rivoli.
Walking tours of the Tuileries gardens Two guided walks to discover the richness of the Tuileries garden and immerse yourself in nearly five centuries of history. Do you think you know the Tuileries garden? You will be surprised. Travelers and tourists in the Tuileries garden, from the 16th century to the present day: Sunday September 22, at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. 1h30 – Without reservation (does not include access to the Louvre Museum) Meeting point: Entrance Castiglione (located rue de Rivoli, opposite rue de Castiglione) Discovering the Tuileries garden: 21 and 22 September at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. 1h15 – Without reservation (does not include access to the Louvre museum) Meeting point: Castiglione entrance (rue de Rivoli, opposite rue de Castiglione)
Visit the Delacroix Museum Take advantage of European Heritage Days to also visit the Delacroix Museum! The museum teams welcome you throughout the weekend to talk to you about Delacroix, the arts and the history of the museum, the last place of life and creation of the romantic painter. Readings inspired by Delacroix's Journal and his correspondence, on the theme of clothing, are offered by Josiane Asmane on Sunday September 22 at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.
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