(Last Update: 05.09.2024) Louvre MuseumAlmost a third of the tourists who come to see Paris definitely visit. When you go down from the door of the main pyramid to visit, you can directly reach the main entrance of the museum. After visiting the museum, many people may not notice the large corridor that opens to another section outside the museum. But Louvre MuseumThere is a large shopping and living center under: Carrousel du Louvre (karuzel dü luvre or kağuzel dü luvğ).
Here Louvre Museum'It is actually a huge structure built at the time when the glass pyramid was placed in the middle of the city. When viewed from the outside Louvre PalaceIt is completely invisible in the silhouette of , except for the glass pyramid. However, under the palace, or rather the large courtyard in the middle, and the road, there is a considerably large section. Designed as a shopping center with contemporary architecture.
Of course while doing this The aim is not only to create a commercial area, but also to regulate the increasing visitor traffic of the museum. It was also one of the important aims. Thus, a completely different world was created underground in the most important location of the city.
Le Carrousel du Louvre, when I first came to Paris as a tourist Louvre MuseumI must say that although I visited , I could not immediately discover the Carrousel du Louvre. After all, you have a huge museum-palace in front of you, and therefore you focus on seeing that palace and visiting that museum. When you enter through the glass pyramid, you go directly to the ticket purchasing section, tour the museum, and then go up from where you entered and return to the courtyard of the palace. However, as I said, there is a completely different world underground.
On my first visit to the Carrousel du Louvre, Palais RoyalWhen I left the metro station in front of , I looked around and was very surprised because I couldn't see any shopping malls around. He found the location of Carrousel via Google Maps, but he couldn't see anything other than the huge Louvre Museum.Where is this Carrousel?" I kept wandering around in a daze :)
Later I realize that Musée des Arts et Décoratifs I walked to the side and discovered the entrance there. You know, this one? Louvre MuseumThere is a portico in the middle of which vehicles pass, right there is the entrance on the right.
Once you enter through that door and start going underground, you begin to understand where you are. As I said, there is a completely different world here: First, you see a large food court on the right. This is a place where you can enjoy sitting and eating something - even if it is underground. Of course, I'm not saying "get up, come to eat here specifically", but Louvre MuseumWhen you come to visit, you can sit here and eat and drink something, or it may make sense to rest here while spending time in the Carrousel on a cold Paris day. Among the delicious food and drink options, I recommend you "Meltem". Here you can find flavors close to your taste.
When you go downstairs and continue, you reach the main gallery. Especially Nature & Découverte on the left is one of my favorite stores. I think you can find something to suit your taste from many important brands throughout the hall. Also, the decoration of the Starbucks on the left in the main hall is cute.
At the end of the corridor, you will see the famous inverted pyramid right in the middle. This place has a really interesting architecture. In fact, it is extremely simple and yet effective. There is a branch of Printemps right behind the inverted pyramid, but for me, this is not the Printemps place to visit. Haussmann Springis. But of course, as I said, if you took shelter here on a rainy or cold day, you can also check out Printemps while you're at it.
When you turn left from here Louvre Museum'You will reach the security point of . If you pass through security and continue down the corridor, there are some shops, offices and places selling souvenirs and books related to the museum in this hall. There is also a Starbucks here, but it is small; I recommend you see it first. (Of course, if Starbucks is important to you, then the one on the Opéra side Starbucks CapucinesYou should definitely see).
As we continue walking down the hall, at the end of the hall Louvre MuseumYou reach the main entrance of , that is, under the great pyramid, and the architectural atmosphere here is extremely impressive. What comes next Louvre Museum Of course, it should be read from the article.
In summary, coming to Paris and visiting shopping malls is of course not something I would particularly recommend, but Louvre MuseumIf you're here to visit, I suggest you visit this place while you're at it and take a stroll around inside. For Louvre Museum After your trip, I'm sure you'll want to throw yourself somewhere to rest your tired legs and eat and drink something while you sit and relax. When visiting museums and palaces becomes tiring after a while, you can console yourself in the colorful world of Carrousel. That's why A Week in Paris The dream heroes in my book, on the second day of their trip to Paris, Louvre Museum They eat their meals here after their trip 😉
Of course, do not compare this place with shopping malls in Istanbul. On the scale of Paris city centre, it is as big as what could be built under a palace, so this is a very satisfactory shopping mall, we can even call it a large gallery/passage.
If you are looking for a larger shopping mall, the nearest one is Forum des Hallesor Defense'gift of jewelry The Four TimesI recommend . If you're looking for something bigger, just a little further away Val d'EuropeI can recommend. Also famous outlet center The Valley Village It's already there.
Oh, and before I forget, if you turn right from the inverted pyramid, you will reach a large exhibition hall on the left. All kinds of events take place here and the hall is bigger than you can imagine. If you're lucky enough to come across something that suits your taste, it's also fun to wander around here. As far as I know, this event is free of charge; At least I didn't come across anything paid. In fact, several times I came across painting and sculpture exhibitions, including Turkish painters.
And a pleasant surprise awaits you right here in this region. I won't say everything anymore; Activate your inner spirit of discovery and enjoy discovering for yourself what surprises there can be in a “simple” shopping mall. After all, remember that you are under a historical place…
To reach the Carrousel du Louvre M1 or M7 metro All you have to do is get off at the Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre station. There is also access to Carrousel du Louvre from within the station. Also to Carrousel Tuileries GardenIt can also be entered by going down from both sides of the arch, left and right. Of course, underground too. to parking lots If you came by private vehicle or tour bus, there are also entrances from there.
As long as you want to come to Paris and visit Paris. Everything is for you here…
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
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We followed your advice; When we went to the Louvre, we rested and had something to eat at the Carrousel du Louvre, and we entered the Louvre very easily from the entrance there. Thanks!
Thank you for your interest and nice message…