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#42 - The incredible history of the Louvre Museum
Season 2 · Episode 42

#42 - The incredible history of the Louvre Museum

The Good Life France podcast · Janine Marsh & Olivier Jauffrit

May 13, 202425m 38s

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Show Notes

In this episode we’re going to explore a legendary institution. It’s a world record holder. It’s enormous. It’s world famous. It’s in the heart of Paris. Kings have lived in it. Now it is home to one of the most famous paintings in the world. Ladies and gentlemen, lovely listeners – I give you -  the Louvre Museum.

The Louvre is the world’s most famous and largest fine arts museum. It’s home to the one of the most impressive art collections in all of history. It’s also the most visited museum in the world with up to a stonking 9 to 10 million visitors a year – but it wasn’t always this way. Once it was only for royalty and aristocrats. The history of the Louvre museum is fascinating. 

Plus we’ll share tips for how to visit, where to take a break and reveal the ghosts that are said to roam its corridors! 

Join us as we uncover its history, marvel at its famous residents, and celebrate the art that has captivated millions.

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