3 Virtual Tours from Louvre You Can Check Out Online

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The Louvre is one of many museums around the world that closed its doors due to the coronavirus crisis, but that shouldn’t stop you from checking out some of its best exhibits. This prestigious institution has three amazing virtual tours that you can check out right now.

Egyptian Antiquities

The Louvre has an impressive collection of Egyptian antiquities, located on the ground floor and the first floor of the museum. It’s one of the largest collections dedicated to the history of this civilization in the entire world.

Remains of the Louvre’s Moat

Before becoming one of the most famous museums in the world, the Louvre used to be a fortress that was supposed to protect Paris from attacks. If you want to explore this part of its history, you can walk around the original perimeter moat on this virtual tour.

Galerie d’Apollon

This is one of the Louvre’s most imposing rooms, thanks to its high vaulted ceilings with painted decorations. It was built during the reign of Louis XIV, and its signature ceiling pays homage to this French ruler.

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. 🇫🇷 Mercredi, c’est #HistoireDuLouvre !Connaissez-vous la galerie d’Apollon ? – 👑 Construite il y a plus de 350 ans, la galerie d’Apollon contient des œuvres parmi les plus précieuses du musée. Elle abrite, depuis 1861, la collection de vases en pierres dures de Louis XIV, complétée à partir de 1887 d’un trésor historique constitué au fil des siècles : les Diamants de la Couronne. – ⚜️ Cette vaste salle était à l’origine une galerie de réception conçue pour Louis XIV, et les plus grands artistes français l’ont décorée, tels que Le Brun ou Delacroix. Elle servit également de modèle à la galerie des Glaces du château de Versailles. – 🏗 Après 10 mois de travaux et de réaménagements, la galerie rouvre ses portes. Les 23 bijoux de la Couronne sont désormais réunis dans un seul lieu et répartis dans les trois nouvelles vitrines installées au centre de la galerie. Une nouvelle jeunesse a également été redonnée aux décors de la galerie. Cette rénovation a été rendue possible grâce au mécénat de la Maison @cartier. Rendez-vous en story pour en savoir plus ! ⤴️ – – – – 🌎 Wednesday it’s #LouvreHistory! Do you know the Galerie d’Apollon? – 👑 Built more than 350 years ago, the Galerie d’Apollon contains some of the most valuable works in the Louvre museum. Since 1861, it has housed Louis XIV's collection of hard stone vases, supplemented from 1887 with a historical treasure built up over the centuries: the Crown Diamonds. – ⚜️ This vast room was originally a reception gallery designed for Louis XIV, and was decorated by the greatest French artists, such as Le Brun and Delacroix. The Galerie d’Apollon also served as a model for the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles. – 🏗 After 10 months of work and refurbishment, the Galerie reopens its doors. The 23 Crown Jewels are now gathered in one place and distributed in the three new showcases installed in the centre of the gallery. The museum team has also given the gallery's decorations a new lease of life, with dusting and lighting refurbishment. Thank you @cartier for making this renovation possible. -
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