Travel with Rick Steves · Saturday, July 11, 2026
The Louvre Museum is highlighted not just for its art collection but also as a significant architectural and cultural masterpiece in Paris. Even without entering, the building itself can convey stories about the history of France.
“Take a closer look at the Louvre, and you can find stories that the great art museum can reveal about Paris over the centuries.”
“The Louvre is one of the great architectural cultural masterpieces in Paris, in itself, not just for what it contains.”
“And architecture critic James Gardener returns with pointers for your first time at the massive Louvre Art Museum. Even if you don't go in, the building itself can tell you stories about the history of France.”