http://www.paris.org/Musees/Louvre/basics.html (Einblicke ins Internet, 10/1995)

Les Pages de Paris | Naviguer The Paris Pages | Navigate

Louvre Basics

Detail of the eastern façade of the Cour Napoléon/Sully Wing

The Louvre has extensive collections organized into seven departments. These are housed in the three wings of the museum: Sully, Denon and Richelieu. These wings are respectively to the west, south, and north of the Pyramid. The Hall Napoléon is the name used to denote the space beneath the Pyramid which is now the official entrance to the Louvre. In the image below, the Richelieu Wing is to the left of the Pyramid; the Sully Wing to the right.

Each of the wings has 3 stories (i.e. ground, first, and second). There is also an `Entresol' - below ground - level.

1. 2.
1. Looking through the Eastern arch leading to the Cour Carée; Pyramid beyond.
2. Eastern façade of the Cour Carée/Sully Wing.

3. 4.
It isn't always sunny in Paris;
3. The Pyramid by IM Pei and Richelieu Wing in the background.
4. Richelieu and Sully Wings to the left and right of the Pyramid.

5.
5. Inside of the Pyramid - The Hall Napoléon - the main entrance to the museum.