Today marks the anniversary of The Louvre Museum that opened in France, back in 1793. In an ode to the world’s most-visited art museum, we’ve curated a list of web platforms that offer a rich spread of its best displays
The view of The Louvre Museum from the outside. Pic courtesy/Wikimedia Commons
Virtual tours
This website is your ultimate all-access pass to the hallowed galleries of this famous museum in Paris. From Hall Napoleon to the grand galerie 1 and grand galerie 2, and the Roman Antiquities section, you have it all panned out in this larger-than-life-sized e-tour of
this spectacular destination.
Log on to: : https://www.youvisit.com/tour/louvremuseum
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Another interestingly curated virtual tour, this platform breaks down the galleries via themes like art and political power, art from distant lands and so on. For the browser in a hurry it’s a godsend. It also offers podcasts, updates about events at the auditorium and Mona Lisa Beyond the Glass, which is a virtual reality experience.
Log on to: : https://www.louvre.fr/en/online-tours
Kids-speak
This is an immersive platform to get your children hooked on to the world’s largest museum. From bite-sized walkabouts to fascinating details with visual references, parents will enjoy this photo album-like template and will hopefully ensure your little one has a great first lesson about the world of art
and history.
Log on to: : https://louvreguide.com/louvre-with-kids-1
Blog power
This blog is a trivia buff’s ultimate delight. There are cool facts and nuggets of unbelievable information, as well as enough quirky stuff to own bragging rights at your next house party.
Log on to: : https://www.discoverwalks.com/blog/paris/top-10-facts-about-the-louvre-museum/
Cool tool
This platform will come handy for first-timers to the museum. From the food policy to tourist-related information check this list before you book
your tickets.
Log on to: : https://usebounce.com/guides/paris/louvre/
Watch
Treasures of the Louvre is a BBC-produced documentary that is a must-see for anybody keen to gauge the grandeur of displays inside this one-time royal residence of Louis XIV.
Log on to: : YouTube
Also watch: 10 Pieces to See at the Louvre Museum.