Understanding the Louvre's Layout

Before we explore specific routes, let's understand how the museum is organized. Think of the Louvre as three interconnected wings spreading out from the central Pyramid:

- Richelieu Wing (North): Decorative arts, French sculptures, Northern European paintings - Sully Wing (East): Egyptian antiquities, Greek antiquities, French paintings - Denon Wing (South): Italian paintings, large French paintings, Greek and Roman sculptures

Each wing has multiple levels: - Level -1 (Basement): Medieval foundations, Islamic art - Level 0 (Ground): Sculptures, antiquities - Level 1 (First): Paintings, drawings, decorative arts - Level 2 (Second): French and Northern European paintings