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Road to the Louvre

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A road that leads to the Grand Guichets of the Louvre Palace, now most well known for holding the Mona Lisa. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

Porte Jaujard of the Louvre

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The Porte Jaujard that is part of the Louvre Museum, offering an entrance to a school where studies in art history, museology and archaeology can be taken. See more Paris photos at www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Helicopter passing over the Louvre

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A helicopter passing overhead the Louvre Museum, a few days before Bastille Day. More at; www.eutouring.com/images_musee_louvre_fly_by.html

Details around windows of the Louvre

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While sometimes missed when walking by, many of the windows are surrounded by detailed statues and sculptures, such as these which are found on Aile de Flore of the Louvre museum. Learn more; www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Detailed Louvre balconies

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One of the many balconies on the Louvre museum, with wrought iron work, sculpted lion supports and gilding. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

People looking at a map at the Louvre

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Two people looking at a map while standing at the Louvre, planning for the next part of their trip. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

Louvre museum panoramic

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A panoramic photo of the Louvre Museum and the Cour Napoleon, worth the extra look to appreciate this incredible place! Even more at; www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Cour Carree of the Louvre

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Just one of the many pavilions that are part of the Louvre Museum, giving a feel for just how large the building and museum is, with intricate details to admire even from the outside. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Passage through the Louvre

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This detailed walkway named Passage du Pavillon Saint Germain l'Auxerrois, features a historical sculpture created in the 1500's above a door. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Cour Marly of the Louvre

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A view into the Richelieu wing and Cour Marly within the Louvre, giving a feel for just a small selection of what is on offer. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

L’Encouragement statue

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Named L’Encouragement, this statue was placed on the Pavillon Sully of the Louvre Museum in 1857. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues_727.html

View of Trompe l'oeil

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An alternate view of the exhibition named Trompe l'oeil, that was placed upon the Louvre Pyramid to make it "disappear" when looking from the right position. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Louvre Panorama

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A large panoramic photo of the Louvre Palace and the Cour du Carrousel. More at; www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Louvre des Antiquaires

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A view of the south facade of Le Louvre des Antiquaires along the Rue de Rivoli. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

Louvre courtyard and exhibition

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Louvre Museum and its I.M.Pei Pyramid featuring Trompe l'oeil by JR. Learn more; www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Panorama from Tuileries Gardens

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A wide panoramic view from Tuileries Gardens, looking over towards the Louvre Museum. Updated daily; www.eutouring.com/images_tuileries_garden.html

Panoramic of the Louvre Museum

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A panoramic of the Louvre courtyard, featuring an exhibition on the I M Pei pyramid to blend it in to the architecture behind. See a larger version; www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Glass pyramids at the Louvre

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A view through two of the glass pyramids at Musee du Louvre courtyard. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Wedding photos at the Louvre

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A beautiful bride having some wedding photos taken at the Louvre Museum, Paris. More at; www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life_221.html

Pavillon Mollien on the Louvre

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The South-South-East facade of the Pavillon Mollien on the Louvre Palace with its detailed architecture. More at; www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html