Paris is always a good idea and no antique and jewellery lover's trip to this beautiful city would be complete without visiting the Louvre Gallery.
On a recent business trip Matthew and Alyce got to visit some of the most iconic spots in Paris for history, antiques and jewellery. Having walked 20,000 steps around the Louvre, they saw some incredible pieces and have all of the tips, tricks and must-sees for anyone who plans to visit. Although it would be impossible to see the full 35,000 strong collection of the museum, they reveal their favourite takeaways, including a room full of royal jewels, the unique architecture of the building and the world’s most famous painting.
THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT
- The history of how a royal palace became the iconic Louvre Gallery
- Highlights from the 35,000 piece collection in the gallery
- Why the world’s most famous painting is so special
- The Apollo Gallery, home to the French Crown Jewels
- Top tips and must-sees for visiting the Louvre Gallery
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QUOTES
It's a museum today, but it did have a longer history where it was a royal palace. It was built at the end of the 11th century, start of the 12th century. That blows my mind, because it's 800 years ago, and it looks incredibly contemporary for that time period. - Matthew Weldon
Even if you removed all of the artwork that is inside of it, all of the sculptures and the beautiful antiquities and everything from it, the palace itself would still be a destination to see in itself. - Alyce Ketcher
When we walked into that room to see the Mona Lisa, she was smiling at everybody. Her smile was not just for us. - Alyce Ketcher
The masterpiece that struck me as well because of its sheer scale and because of the jewellery in the photos, was the coronation of Napoleon portrait. - Matthew Weldon
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#louvre #monalisa #museum #masterpiece #french #gallery #palace #artwork #jewellery
Gem Pursuit
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