Deemed to be an iconic monument in Paris, the Louvre is a palace-turned-museum located between the Tuileries Gardens and the church of Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois. A former medieval fortress and 14th-century royal residence, the Louvre Palace today is a major attraction in France, and is remembered by its distinct feature of a glass pyramid.

Enter the glass pyramid to visit the renowned Louvre Museum, helmed as one of the finest art galleries in the world that boasts an impressive range of artworks dating from prehistoric times to the modern day. From sculptures of the famous Venus de Milo and the enigmatic and revered Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo Da Vinci, a perusal through the Louvre Museum is definitely well worth your time. Visitors can roam the grounds of the palace and learn about its rich history, including the specific transformations it has undergone since the beginning. Other monuments in its vicinity include that of the Arc du Carrousel, the former Palace of the Tuileries, and more. This attraction is bound to be on anyone's travel itinerary when visiting Paris, and rightly so.