Set in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, the Louvre Museum is surrounded by centuries of history, elegant gardens, and vibrant neighborhoods. Within a 20-minute walk, you’ll find world-class museums, riverside promenades, and lively squares. Exploring near the Louvre puts you close to the Seine, Palais Royal, and the Tuileries, making it a perfect base for discovering Paris’s highlights with minimal travel time.
Explore all attractions near the Louvre Museum within a 20-minute walk. Click each marker for details and ticket links.
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💡 Tip: For a budget-friendly lunch, pick up a baguette and cheese from a nearby bakery and enjoy a picnic in the Tuileries Garden with the Louvre’s glass pyramid as your backdrop.
💡 Tip: If you’re up for a short metro ride, head to Montmartre for the Moulin Rouge. Its famous can-can, dazzling costumes, and vibrant shows are a Paris nightlife classic.
Yes, the area is generally safe and well-lit at night, with plenty of people around. Stick to main streets and avoid isolated alleys after midnight.
Absolutely. Most attractions, gardens, and cafés are within a 20-minute walk, and the area is flat and pedestrian-friendly.
Locals love the Palais Royal gardens, Café Kitsuné, and the bouquinistes along the Seine for a classic Parisian experience.
The Tuileries Garden is ideal for a picnic, with plenty of benches, lawns, and views of the Louvre Pyramid.
The main courtyard by the glass pyramid, the Tuileries Garden, and Pont des Arts all offer iconic photo opportunities.
You can stroll the Tuileries, walk along the Seine, browse the bouquinistes, and explore Place Vendôme—all free.
Café Marly, Le Fumoir, Angelina, and Café Kitsuné are all within a short walk and offer a range of Parisian flavors.
Visit the Tuileries playground, ride the carousel, explore Musée en Herbe, or take a Seine river cruise.
Head to the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, or Carrousel du Louvre shopping mall for indoor activities.
Yes, the Louvre cloakroom and Forum des Halles both offer secure lockers for bags and luggage.
Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre (Lines 1, 7) is the closest, with direct access to the museum entrance.
Dogs are not allowed inside the Louvre or Tuileries Garden but are welcome on leashes along the Seine and in some public squares.
Yes, the Paris Museum Pass includes entry to the Louvre, Orsay, Orangerie, and more nearby attractions.
Rue de Rivoli, Carrousel du Louvre, and Forum des Halles are top shopping destinations close to the museum.
The Louvre Pyramid and Pont des Arts are both excellent for night photography, especially when the museum is illuminated.
The Palais Royal gardens, Place Dauphine, and the bouquinistes along the Seine offer quieter, local experiences.
Early mornings, late afternoons, and Wednesdays or Fridays (when the museum is open late) are best for avoiding crowds.
Fête de la Musique, Paris Plages, Nuit Blanche, and Christmas markets in the Tuileries are highlights throughout the year.
