Expert guides reveal the mysteries that have been hidden in stone for 800 years. From medieval fortress to modern pyramid, explore a unique journey revealing esoteric symbols, Napoleonic bees and enigmatic hieroglyphs. This guided tour, from the Lescot wing to the Tuileries gardens, takes you on a fascinating journey through the ages, where each façade tells a little-known story of the world's greatest museum.

Good to know for your experience

Meeting point

In front of the East facade, rue de l'Amiral-de-Coligny, opposite the church of Saint-Germain-L'auxerrois (Métro: Louvre Rivoli, Line 1)

Practical information and accessibility

Departure point: In front of the East facade, rue de l'Amiral-de-Coligny, opposite the church of Saint-Germain-L'auxerrois (Métro : Louvre Rivoli, Ligne 1)

Arrival: Jardins des Tuileries (Metro: Carrousel du Louvre, Lines 1 and 7)

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your visit.

The tour includes a lot of walking, so comfortable shoes are highly recommended.

This tour does not include access to the interior of the Louvre.

In the event of bad weather, Cultival reserves the right to postpone the tour.

Suggestion: bring your binoculars to get up close to the statues!