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This site began as a 12th century fortress on the Rive Droite; in 1546 Francis I began construction on the palace we now know |
the Louvre
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$400 |
DJ |
NOW IT'S A MUSEUM |
2025-06-27 |
#9365 |
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To see Géricault's "Raft of the Medusa" in person head to the Salle Mollien in this museum |
the Louvre
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$400 |
J |
MUSEUMS |
2025-01-20 |
#9251 |
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It would be a cardinal sin to miss the Assyrian Templein this museum's Richelieu Wing |
the Louvre
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$400 |
DJ |
MUSEUMS SPREAD THEIR WINGS |
2024-03-26 |
#9067 |
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The Winged Victory of Samothrace is among this French museum's treasures |
the Louvre
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$200 |
J |
PRIDE OF THE MUSEUM |
2023-06-29 |
#8904 |
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This Paris museum is the most visited art museum in the world |
the Louvre
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$800 |
DJ |
MUSEUMS |
2013-07-31 |
#6663 |
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This museum on the Seine was opened to the public in 1793 |
the Louvre
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$400 |
DJ |
MUSEUMS OF THE WORLD |
2013-06-03 |
#6621 |
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You can view Veronese's "The Wedding Feast at Cana" (& the French crown diamonds, too) at this museum |
the Louvre
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$400 |
J |
YOU SEE 'EM AT THE MUSEUM |
2011-10-13 |
#6224 |
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In April 2009 the glass pyramid at this Paris museum celebrated its 20th anniversary |
the Louvre
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$400 |
J |
MUSEUMS |
2009-11-11 |
#5788 |
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This museum with a heap of Delacroixes put on the show "Delacroix and the Companions of His Youth" |
the Louvre
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$1,200 |
DJ |
ART MUSEUMS |
2009-01-20 |
#5612 |
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The great men of France circa 1780 are immortalized in the "Grands Hommes" gallery of this museum |
the Louvre
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$200 |
J |
MUSEUMS |
2007-09-27 |
#5299 |
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French sculpture can be found in the Richelieu wing of this museum that was established in 1793 |
The Louvre
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$400 |
DJ |
PARIS MUSEUMS |
2002-12-11 |
#4208 |
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The Grande Galerie is the main picture gallery of this museum which is housed is one of the world's largest palaces |
The Louvre
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$800 |
DJ |
MUSEUMS |
2000-10-25 |
#3713 |
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Its 71-foot glass pyramid designed by I.M. Pei was commissioned by Francois Mitterrand |
the Louvre
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$1,000 |
DJ |
MUSEUMS |
1999-11-09 |
#3492 |
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I.M. Pei's glass pyramid entrance to this Paris museum houses the hall of Napoleon |
the Louvre
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$200 |
DJ |
MUSEUMS OF THE WORLD |
1998-03-03 |
#3117 |
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The restored Richelieu wing reopened at this Paris museum in 1993 |
The Louvre
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$400 |
DJ |
MUSEUMS |
1997-03-25 |
#2902 |
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Statues on display in this Paris museum include the Victory of Samothrace & the Venus de Milo |
the Louvre
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$200 |
DJ |
MUSEUMS |
1995-10-13 |
#2555 |
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No doubt its top attraction is the "Mona Lisa", or "La Joconde" to the French |
the Louvre
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$200 |
DJ |
ART MUSEUMS |
1995-09-13 |
#2533 |
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In the 17th c. you could find Mona Lisa in Louis XIV's suite; now she "hangs around" here |
the Louvre
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$100 |
J |
MUSEUMS |
1995-01-04 |
#2383 |
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The new Richelieu wing that opened in 1993 doubled this museum's display area |
the Louvre
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$200 |
DJ |
MUSEUMS |
1994-04-14 |
#2224 |
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Converted to a museum in 1793, it was the home of France's kings before they moved to Versailles |
the Louvre
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$200 |
DJ |
MUSEUMS |
1994-03-24 |
#2209 |
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I.M. Pei designed the glass pyramid that crowns an entrance to this Paris museum |
the Louvre
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$100 |
J |
MUSEUMS |
1993-01-19 |
#1932 |
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In 1805 Napoleon ordered the completion of this museum to house the art looted by his armies |
the Louvre
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$200 |
DJ |
MUSEUMS |
1992-02-04 |
#1717 |
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In 1793 this Paris museum was opened to the public for the 1st time by the revolutionary government |
the Louvre
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$200 |
DJ |
MUSEUMS |
1989-02-07 |
#1027 |
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In 1793, the French gov't declared that the royal collections here should be open to the public |
the Louvre
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$400 |
J |
MUSEUMS |
1986-01-20 |
#356 |