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#42 - The incredible history of the Louvre Museum

#42 - The incredible history of the Louvre Museum

FromThe Good Life France's podcast


#42 - The incredible history of the Louvre Museum

FromThe Good Life France's podcast

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
May 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode we’re going to explore a legendary institution. It’s a world record holder. It’s enormous. It’s world famous. It’s in the heart of Paris. Kings have lived in it. Now it is home to one of the most famous paintings in the world. Ladies and gentlemen, lovely listeners – I give you -  the Louvre Museum.The Louvre is the world’s most famous and largest fine arts museum. It’s home to the one of the most impressive art collections in all of history. It’s also the most visited museum in the world with up to a stonking 9 to 10 million visitors a year – but it wasn’t always this way. Once it was only for royalty and aristocrats. The history of the Louvre museum is fascinating. Plus we’ll share tips for how to visit, where to take a break and reveal the ghosts that are said to roam its corridors! Join us as we uncover its history, marvel at its famous residents, and celebrate the art that has captivated millions.Follow us: On Twitter On Instagram On Facebook On The Good Life France's website On Paris Chanson's Thanks for listening!
Released:
May 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Everything you want to know about France and more… in a free podcast. Janine Marsh, Editor of The Good Life France, award-winning travel writer and author of best-selling memoirs about life in France with her unruly chickens, dogs, cats, ducks and geese, quirky neighbours and the joys of renovation, and Olivier Jauffrit, the vintage French music expert at Radio Paris Chanson – have teamed up to make a podcast!