How to See the Louvre in 2 Hours
The Louvre Museum is one of the world’s greatest museums and a must-see on nearly every Paris bucket list. It’s grand, opulent, bustling, and home to countless iconic artworks, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Regent Diamond, to name just a few.
The Louvre is also steeped in French history. Once a royal palace, it was home to many French kings who transformed the Louvre Palace into a building as remarkable as the art it houses.
One of the largest museums in the world, the Louvre features 35,000 works of art spanning multiple periods and cultures. If you tried to spend just one minute in front of each piece, it would take an astonishing 65 days to see everything!
How long would it take to see everything in the Louvre? If you wanted to spend one minute in front of every Louvre artwork, it could very well take up to 65 days to see everything!
How long to spend at the Louvre? There’s no right or wrong answer; it much depends on your interest in the art and the length of your stay in Paris.
As a Paris local, I visit the Louvre every year, and I like to spend the full day there… from opening until they (politely) kick me out at closing!
But if your plan is to visit the Louvre in 2 hours, keep reading for my top tips on how to make the most of a 2-hour Louvre visit.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Planning a 2-Hour Louvre Itinerary
Don’t Expect to See All the Highlights of the Louvre in 2 Hours
A common mistake people make is to try to see as much as possible, but this will only result in sensory overload.
To avoid feeling overwhelmed at the Louvre, it’s helpful to set a time limit for your visit and a maximum number of artworks you want to see.
Avoid Wandering Aimlessly
When planning your visit, it is important to have a focus to avoid wandering aimlessly. The Louvre is a large museum, and it is possible to miss yoru favorite artworks unless you know specifically where they are.
Instead of briefly glancing at 100 objects and forgetting about what you saw afterwards, you’ll have a better experience if you pick a maximum of 10 Louvre artworks and spend ten minutes on each. Don’t forget you need to allocate time to walk between artworks.
Don’t Improvise: Plan Your 2 Hours in the Louvre
Choose and locate the artworks you want to see before your Louvre visit, and find the best itinerary and route for you. With a permanent collection spread across three wings, five floors, and 60,000 m², it’s easy to end up walking kilometers on end if you don’t know exactly where to go to see your favorite pieces.
Best Way to See the Louvre in 2 Hours: Introducing the SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0
Don’t know where to start when it comes to planning your visit to the Louvre? How long to spend at the Louvre to see the Louvre must-see?
If you don’t know how to begin to tackle the Louvre Museum during your limited time in Paris, the SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 will give you a helping hand!
» The SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 is a tried and tested tool to help you experience the very best of the Louvre in 2 hours or less.
» With the SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 you get a personalized 2-hour Louvre itinerary tailored to your favorite masterpieces.
» The SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 brings together must-know information, insider tips, and practical strategies so you can plan ahead, maximize your time inside, and skip the Louvre’s busiest crowds.
» You can also use the SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 to plan what to see at the Louvre in 3 hours.
1. What to See at the Louvre in 2 Hours (Map PDF included)
The SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 includes a carefully curated list of the top things to see at the Louvre in 2 hours or less.
For each of these highlights of the Louvre in 2 hours, you’ll get details on its Louvre department, artist, period, and a link to a more in-depth description.
We believe the Louvre Palace is as stunning as its art. That’s why the SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 also highlights the palace itself, so you can admire its most beautiful rooms and halls and discover its history while exploring the artworks.
2. Get YOUR Personalized (and Optimized) Louvre Itinerary
To create your personalized itinerary, the SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 will ask you to choose your favorite artworks.
The personalized 2-hour Louvre itinerary covers only the Louvre highlights of your choice and is designed to minimize walking distances and floor changes.
You will get clear, step-by-step movement instructions and a fully original schematic Louvre in 2 hours map PDF created specifically for your route.
Aim for around 10 artworks for a two-hour visit, though you can of course add more or extend your visit to three hours.
You decide what to see at the Louvre in 2 hours and the SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 creates the best itinerary for you!
3. Best Louvre Tips & Tricks
The SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 provides essential information and expert tips on the best way to explore the Louvre, including details such as:
- Best Day and Best Time to Visit the Louvre to minimize crowds
- Map of the Louvre Entrances and Best Entrance for You
- List of Closed Rooms for Each Day of the Week
- Our Best Louvre skip-the-line tips
- and much more…
OUR PROMISE: The SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 is updated with the latest information. If there are significant changes during the month of your purchase, you will receive the updated version of the Smart Louvre Kit 2.0 at no extra cost.
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Recap Time! Here’s What You’ll Receive When You Purchase the SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0
With the SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0, you will learn about the Louvre Museum and the Louvre Palace. It also comes with checklist to plan your visit and the instructions to create your personalized 2-hour itinerary (or even a Louvre 3-hour itinerary).
The SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 will create your personalized itinerary based on your inputs. Please allow up to 2 business days to receive your itinerary after we have received your completed inputs, as each itinerary is carefully prepared by a human.
SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 – what you will get:
- Louvre Checklist
- Louvre Museum Guide
- Louvre Palace Guide
- Instructions to Create Your Personalized Louvre Itinerary
- Louvre Personalized Itinerary (received within 2 business days after sending us your inputs).
Is the SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 Right for You?
The SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 is more suitable for some people than others. The SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 is right for you if:
» Your time in Paris is very limited. Still, you want to see the best of the Louvre without blocking a whole day for it.
» You want to optimize your Louvre visit without joining a tour.
» You are looking for a personalized Louvre experience visiting the things YOU like instead of following a general audio guide or a guided tour.
» Designed for 2-hour visits, the SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0 also works perfectly for a 3-hour Louvre itinerary.
Visit your favorite highlights of the Louvre in 2 hours and receive a personalized, optimized itinerary with the SMART LOUVRE KIT 2.0! Get the most out of the Louvre in a limited time and spend the rest of the day enjoying the city.
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