musée du Louvre

The Louvre Museum, located in Paris, France, is one of the world's largest and most visited art museums. It's a historic monument in Paris and a central landmark of the city. The museum is housed in the Louvre Palace, originally built in the late 12th to 13th century. The museum's collection is divided among eight departments: Egyptian Antiquities; Near Eastern Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities; Islamic Art; Sculpture; Decorative Arts; Paintings; Prints and Drawings. It contains more than 380,000 objects and displays 35,000 works of art. The Louvre is home to some of the most iconic works of art, including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. The museum opened in 1793 and has a rich history. It was expanded many times and was used as a royal palace before it became a museum. During the French Revolution, it was decreed that the Louvre should be used as a museum to display the nation's masterpieces. The museum's collection has grown steadily through donations and bequests since the Third Republic. The Louvre is not just a museum, it's a testament to centuries of French history.