Paul Cézanne once said: “Be in good company, that is, go to the Louvre. » (5) Indeed, it is known today as one of the most famous buildings in the world. Some of his most famous pieces include the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Code of Hammurabi and, most notably, the Mona Lisa. Established in the 16th century as the private art collection of King Francis I, today it is one of the most famous museums in the world. The Louvre is located in the heart of Paris, France. More precisely, it is located on the right bank of the Seine, in the first arrondissement. It houses more than a million works of art, spanning periods from ancient times to the mid-19th century. The Louvre is perhaps most famous for its unique architecture, a mix of modern (the infamous pyramid) and antique (the oldest parts of the building). Once entered through the Louvre Pyramid or the Carrousel du Louvre, you can decide to enter one of the following three wings: Sully, Richelieu or Denon. The Sully Wing is the oldest part of the Louvre and its first floor houses over thirty rooms housing Egyptian antiquities, as well as the statue of Aphrodite known as Venus de Milo, an accent of the Louvre's Greek collection . Its second floor houses a wide variety of French drawings, sculptures and paintings, among which the most famous is the moving Turkish bath, painted by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres at the end of the 18th century. On the lower ground floor of the Sully wing are some remains of the medieval castle which was once the Louvre. The ground floor and lower floors of the Richelieu wing house the museum's vast collection of sculptures, spread across two glazed courtyards: the Cour Marly and the Cour Puget. The first hosts the Hor...... middle of paper ......its environment on the banks of the Seine, due to its location. It's easily one of the most recognizable and famous buildings in the world, and a must-see for any art lover. Visiting the Louvre is an experience you will never forget.Works Cited1. Unknown. “Official website of the Louvre Museum.” Official website of the Louvre Museum. France, May 7, 2014. Web. May 7, 2014.2. Unknown. “Louver.” Paris. A Perspective on Cities, June 8, 2013. Web. May 08, 2014.3. Unknown. "France - Cultural Etiquette - E Diplomat." France - Cultural etiquette - E Diplomate. France - Cultural etiquette - E Diplomat, January 5, 2010. Web. May 08, 2014.4. Unknown. "Napoleon III Apartments Room: Small and Large Dining Rooms."Napoléon III Apartments: Small and Large Dining Rooms. France, June 14, 2012. Web. May 08, 2014.5. Unknown. “Quotes from the Louvre”. BrainyQuote. Xplore, October 14, 2011. Web. May 8 2014.