Can the medieval Louvre be visited separately from the Louvre museum?

No, these remains are part of the permanent collections route within the Louvre museum.

What exactly can be seen there?

The foundations and moats of the medieval fortress that once stood on the site before the current palace was built.

When were these spaces renovated?

A renovation took place in 2016, coinciding with the opening of an interpretation centre dedicated to the Pavillon de l'Horloge.

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Beneath the exhibition rooms of the Louvre museum in Paris lie the remains of the fortress that once stood on the site before the current palace was built. This underground space displays the foundations and moats of the medieval structure, integrated into the museum's collections. The presentation of these remains was reworked in 2016 to improve both access and understanding.

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What to know

The visit takes place indoors, in the underground levels of the Louvre museum.
Access to the medieval remains is included within the permanent collections route.
An interpretation space dedicated to the Pavillon de l'Horloge complements the visit.
The 2016 renovation focused on enhancing the display of the remains and improving accessibility.

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Paris · Paris · Île-de-France

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75001 Paris

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+33 1 40 20 53 17

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Can the medieval Louvre be visited separately from the Louvre museum?: No, these remains are part of the permanent collections route within the Louvre museum.
What exactly can be seen there?: The foundations and moats of the medieval fortress that once stood on the site before the current palace was built.
When were these spaces renovated?: A renovation took place in 2016, coinciding with the opening of an interpretation centre dedicated to the Pavillon de l'Horloge.

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