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Transcript of (c) Patricia Barry 2007 Le Louvre 1 About the Louvre Museum.
(c) Patricia Barry 2007
Le Louvre 1
About the Louvre Museum
(c) Patricia Barry 2007
Le Louvre
It is the biggest museum in the world
(c) Patricia Barry 2007
Le Louvre - HistoryOriginally built as a
castle by King Phillippe Augustus in 1200 outside the city wall of Paris.
This is part of the wall, rediscovered when the under-ground gallery was dug out.
(c) Patricia Barry 2007
Le Louvre - L’enceinte
Recent excavations discovered the original walls of Phillippe Augustus’ castle.
They are very thick.
(c) Patricia Barry 2007
Le Louvre - History
King François 1 rebuilt the Louvre as a palace in the 16th century
It became the residence of the French monarchs.
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Le Louvre - Napoleon
Napoleon restored the Louvre after the Revolution.
It housed a museum at this time.
The Arc de Triomphe du Carousel built in 1806 celebrates Napoleon’s victories.
(c) Patricia Barry 2007
Le Louvre - Pyramid
Le Louvre wished to remain the biggest museum in the world
It was excavated underground and new galleries were added.
These are covered by modern pyramids.
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Le Louvre - Entrance
The entrance to the Museum is through the largest pyramid.
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Le Louvre - Inside
Inside, under the pyramid.
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Le Louvre - The upside down pyramid
The upside down pyramid is a favourite meeting place.
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Le Louvre - Underground
Below ground, there are shops, cafés and restaurants.
Go to Paris 8 to see the treasures of the Louvre.
(c) Patricia Barry 2007
Le Louvre - Les Cours 2
Some courtyards are roofed so that big artworks may be displayed without damage.
