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In this episode we're going to discover a legendary establishment. It's a world file holder. It's huge. It's world well-known. It's within the coronary heart of Paris. Kings have lived in it. Now it’s house to probably the most well-known work on the earth. Ladies and gents, pretty listeners – I offer you – the unbelievable historical past of the Louvre Museum.

The Louvre is the world's most well-known and largest fantastic arts museum. It's house to the probably the most spectacular artwork collections in all of historical past. It's additionally probably the most visited museum on the earth with as much as a stonking 9 to 10 million guests a 12 months – however it wasn't all the time this manner. Once it was just for royalty and aristocrats. The historical past of the Louvre museum is fascinating. Plus we'll share ideas for the best way to go to, the place to take a break, and look at the legends of the ghosts which can be stated to roam its corridors!

Join us as we uncover its historical past, marvel at its well-known residents, and have fun the artwork that has captivated thousands and thousands.

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The incredible history of the Louvre Museum Paris