Louvre Museum

This museum is definitely worth it, and not just for Mona Lisa. If you have the chance to go there, make sure you visit the Egypt section. If you live in the European Union and are under 26 years old, I would recommend going there more than once, about 1 hour before the museum closes. Since the entry will be free for you, you can go several days at a time where there is no line at the entrance anymore.

Booked timed tickets to see The Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibition, we literally went straight to the front of the queue with our timed tickets, no waiting at all. We only paid the normal Louvre Entry fee onkine. That said the exhibition was still far too crowded, considering it was ticket only entrance to the exhibition. Really enjoyed the exhibition though, especially as it was technically free as it includes the rest of the Louvre. Remember the Louvre is vast do your homework, so you don’t waste time and miss out, also set yourself a time limit so you don’t over do it. We got lunch from PAUL Boulangerie under the Pyramid in the main foyer, which is the same price as anywhere in Paris and really tasty. CLOAKROOM WAS A NIGHTMARE!! We were heading back to Gare Du Nord to get get the Eurostar after our visit, so we had our 2 cabin wheely cases, these didn’t fit in the cage at the entrance but they did in the lockers, but we had to stand our ground with the lady at the entrance. When we arrived at the Cloakroom all lockers were free to use with glass doors so you could see inside and 3 different sizes. The nightmare was that there were about 20% locked with nothing inside, there were loads also broken or open but not locking, there was not one person from the Louvre overseeing the Cloakroom. Loads of people walking around trying to find a locker and waisting precious time. After about 20 mins we found 2, as mentioned both trolley cases fitted perfectly.

One of the few tickets that meets expectations – no queuing, no questions at any of the entry points where it was needed. Ticket allowed for online booking of time slot to visit the Louvre with non-paying children.

We did the skip the line tour here and our guide was Penelope. She was awesome and we learned so many things from her. First this is the way to go. You go right to the front of a very long line. She takes you to the good spots first. You can then stay on or choose to go on your own. A lot of walking but again the way to go. Great job Penelope and I highly recommend.

Wonderful experience. Saw the Mona Lisa and arts from various cultures with explanations. Took pictures with many pieces with several pieces. No flash. Great family experience with an exceptional amount of walking so bring comfy shoes and water. Cafe and snacks and a restaurant are on site. Easy admission and exit. Buy ticket prior if possible to skip the line. One exit is through a lovely shopping area. Lots of souvenirs to purchase.