Paris France - Outside Louvre (May 22-25, 2008)

This was taken when we got off the subway at the Louvre station. It's in front of one of the entrances.

Once you walk under the arc shown in the above photo (behind us), then you see some really awesome architecture like this before you get to the courtyard where you go into the Louvre

This is on the way out. See the famous triangle area which houses the underground area to buy tickets. Pretty interesting set up they have.

The below pics are walking out of Louvre towards Champs Elysees and Arc de Triumphe.

This is one of the courtyards enclosed by Louvre.

Paris France - The Louvre - May 22-25, 2008

Louvre was absolutely beautiful, along with everything else we saw over the weekend! Can't believe how huge this place is. We were there probably 5-6 hours and didn't even see half of the place. It's just so huge, you need a few days for just Louvre alone.

I know it's small, but it is the Mona Lisa! (don't forget to click on the pics to enlarge a little more)

This is one of the many HUGE rooms where you can sit and take in all the incredible paintings. I believe this was the French wing of the museum.

We stopped to rest at one of the Louvre restaurants on a balcony of the museum. Beautiful views, and great weather to be sitting outside enjoying the sights. Cake and wine for two!

Crown and jewels room of Louis XV

Napolean's apartment section of the museum.