Tour Features

Itinerary

• 1st stop

  The Louvre Pyramid

  We begin outside the museum, in front of the glass pyramid designed by I. M. Pei. Our first game is a hunt for shapes: the pyramid is built from hundreds of glass panes and metal bars, and we count how many triangles hide in its structure before heading inside. It is a playful start that helps children look closely at what surrounds them.

• 2nd stop

  The Medieval Louvre

  Inside the museum we descend to the medieval foundations, where the Louvre was still a fortress rather than a palace. The old walls, towers, and moat remain visible, and we imagine how soldiers once guarded the city from this spot. Children can compare the size of the stones with their own hands and see how much the building changed over the centuries.

• 3rd stop

  The Great Sphinx of Tanis

  We stop in front of the Great Sphinx of Tanis, a granite creature with the body of a lion and the head of a man. We look at its calm face and worn features, then invite our young guests to invent a sphinx of their own: which animal would they choose, and what would it protect? A short game that works well with children who enjoy drawing and storytelling.

• 4th stop

  Venus de Milo

  The Venus de Milo is one of the museum's most famous sculptures, and her missing arms make her a perfect puzzle. We observe the pose, the twist of the body, and the drapery, then wonder what she might have been holding: an apple, a mirror, or something else entirely. The discussion gives children a simple way to think about how ancient statues were made and displayed.

• 5th stop

  The Winged Victory of Samothrace

  We climb toward the Winged Victory of Samothrace, a goddess with wings standing on the prow of a ship. The wind is visible in the way her clothes cling and fold, and we look for that movement together. We also talk about where the statue was found and why a monument to a naval victory was placed in such a theatrical position.

• 6th stop

  The Galerie d'Apollon

  In the Galerie d'Apollon the visit becomes a treasure hunt. The room shines with gilded decoration, sun symbols, and historic crown jewels, and we look for details that most visitors pass without noticing. Children usually enjoy the contrast with the ancient galleries: the same palace, but with a completely different idea of luxury.

• 7th stop

  The Mona Lisa

  We finish the main galleries in front of the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci's portrait of Lisa Gherardini. We look at her smile, her eyes, and the soft landscape behind her, and every guest decides whether the expression changes depending on the angle. Crowds gather here, so our guide times the stop to keep the family comfortable and the view clear.

• 8th stop

  The Wedding at Cana

  The visit ends in front of The Wedding at Cana, Paolo Veronese's enormous banquet scene. We search for the musicians, the animals, and the guests seated at the table, and we notice how many figures are needed to fill a painting of this size. It is a lively way to close the tour, with one last challenge before we say goodbye.

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