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How To Virtually Tour of Paris’ Louvre & See Every Masterpiece

If you’re an art enthusiast, the Louvre is probably at the top of your Paris or museum wish list.

As the world’s largest and most visited museum, it boasts an impressive collection of 35,000 artworks, ranging from the 6th century BC to the 19th century AD, all housed within a magnificent Renaissance palace.

However, as you might imagine, visiting the Louvre can be quite the experience.

It’s often packed with crowds, flashing cameras, selfie sticks, and people bustling around or trying to touch the art. This can make it feel a bit chaotic and overwhelming.

But there’s good news! You can now explore the Louvre from the comfort of your home, avoiding the hustle and bustle.

I’ll guide you through how to virtually visit this iconic museum and view all its must-see masterpieces. Get ready to enjoy your personal Leonardo or Michelangelo experience in peaceful solitude.

Layout of the Louvre

The Louvre is a U shape, divided into three wings: Denon, Sully, and Richelieu. Each of the wings has four floors.

The Denon Wing is home to the Louvre’s best known art work, including the world’s most famous painting, the Mona Lisa .

The Sully Wing is known for its statuary and antiquities.

The Richelieu Wing houses the lavish apartments of Napoleon III and some famed Dutch art works.

Virtual Tour of Louvre Masterpieces

Let’s take an online virtual tour of the Louvre, wing by wing.

You can see all the must see masterpieces via 360 video tours, YouTube videos, or online tours on the Louvre Website itself. For a lengthy overall YouTube tour of the Louvre, click here .

The Denon Wing

The Denon Wing is the most visited part of the Louvre. It boasts the fabulously ornate Apollo Gallery, with high arches and frescoed ceilings.

It’s a shrine to Sun King Louis XIV. The paintings were begun by Charles Le Brun and completed by Eugene Delacroix.

1. French Paintings in the Denon Wing

The Denon Wing is most renowned for its iconic French paintings from the Neoclassical and Romantic periods of art history. The must see French masterpieces include:

• Eugene Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People
• Jacques-Louis David, The Coronation of Napoleon
• Theodore Gericault, Raft of the Medusa
• Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Grand Odalisque

You can take a virtual tour of the recently restored Apollo Gallery on the Louvre’s website here . You can learn about the Coronation of Napoleon from this Louvre YouTuber .

You can take a virtual video tour of the world’s most famous French painting, Liberty Leading the People here . And learn about the Grand Odalisque here .

Via my blog, you can also explore the Louvre’s underrated masterpieces in the Denon Wing.

I also have a guide to what I think is the best painting in the Louvre , Gericault’s Raft of the Medusa , a then-scandalous painting based on a true story.

2. Italian Paintings in the Denon Wing

The Denon Wing also boasts treasures from the Italian Renaissance.

This is where you’ll find works by Sandro Botticelli , Leonardo da Vinci , Raphael , and Titian. The must see masterpieces include:

• Leonardo Da Vinci, Mona Lisa
• Leonardo Da Vinci, The Virgin and Child With St. Anne
• Titian, Pastoral Concert
• Raphael, Portrait of Baldasarre Castiglione
• Paolo Veronese, The Wedding Feast at Cana

You can take a virtual 360 tour of the Grand Gallery, which houses much of the Louvre’s Italian art.

If you’re a Mona Lisa fan, the Louvre is offering the museum’s first virtual reality experience , which brings to life the story of the enigmatic portrait. You can also take a virtual tour of the Mona Lisa here , with Smarthistory, an artsy YouTube channel.

In the Louvre’s busiest room, the Mona Lisa stares across at Veronese’s massive Wedding Feast at Cana . You can take a virtual tour and get the full scoop on the Louvre’s largest painting here .

You can virtually tour Raphael’s paintings, including Baldasarre , on Google Arts & Culture . Learn about Titian’s Pastoral Concert , which inspired Edouard Monet’s groundbreaking painting Luncheon on the Grass , here .

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3. Sculptures in the Denon Wing

If you prefer sculpture to painting, the Denon Wing has one of the world’s most magnificent sculptures — the Winged Victory of Samothrac e.

It also has a room on the ground dedicated to Italian sculpture, the Michelangelo Gallery. It’s one of my favorites spots in the Louvre.

It’s home to Michelangelo’s Dying Slave and Rebellious Slave , from 1513-15. These sculptures seem to struggle to escape the marble.

They were originally intended for the Tomb of Pope Julius II in Rome. But Michelangelo got distracted with the ceiling of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel and could never finish the tomb.

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You can also find Antonio Canova’s incredibly romantic Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss . It’s considered Canova’s master work.

You can take a virtual tour of Michelangelo’s Slaves here , a virtual tour of Canova’s work on Google Arts & Culture , and a virtual tour of Canova’s Psyche here . You can take a virtual 360 tour of the Winged Victory here .

2. The Sully Wing

In the Sully Wing, you’ll find some of the world’s most beautiful sculptures, antiquities, and the remains of the Medieval Louvre.

One of the Louvre’s greatest ladies, a Hellenistic masterpiece, is here — the Venus de Milo . Even without arms, Venus de Milo is considered the classical epitome of female beauty.

You can also see another masterwork, Sleeping Hermaphrodite , a mythological merger of a male and female body. The ancient sculpture was discovered in Rome near the Baths of Diocletian.

Cardinal Scipione Borghese commissioned the Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini to carve the mattress in 1619. He later sold the piece to the French when he was strapped for cash.

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The Egyptian Antiquities are a well loved highlight of the Sully Wing. The collection features the 12 ton Great Sphinx of Tanis, model ships, ancient sculptures, a massive statue of Ramses II, and a sarcophagus room.

The medieval Louvre is also a fascinating place. Originally, the Louvre was a 12th century fortress built by King Philippe Auguste.

The lower levels are all that remain. Archeologists discovered and excavated the underground medieval remains during the construction of I.M. Pei’s pyramid in 1983-85.

You can take a virtual tour of all the Louvre’s Roman Antiquities here , the Venus de Milo here , and the Sleeping Hermaphrodite here . You can take a virtual tour of the famed Egyptian Antiquities here and walk around the Medieval Louvre here .

3. The Richelieu Wing

In Richelieu Wing, you can admire the Louvre’s Mesopotamian Antiquities, Napoleon III’s Second Empire rooms, sculptures, and some amazing Dutch masterpieces.

The Richelieu Wing boasts the spectacular Cour Marly, a spacious glass roofed courtyard.

It’s stuffed with 17th and 18th marble and white stone sculptures, many commissioned by Sun King Louis XIV and Louis XV. There’s also a magnificent Fountain of Diana, dating from 1550.

Perhaps the most famous part of the Richelieu Wing is the Napoleon III apartments. They were built between 1852-57 to accommodate visiting dignitaries. They’re sumptuous.

Crystal chandeliers glitter, gilded furniture gleams, and the ceilings sport beautiful frescos — all set amid red velvet and red drapery. The Rococo state dining room could seat almost 100 people.

You can virtually tour the Cour Puget here and the Cour Marly here . You can take a virtual tour of Napoleon’s Apartments here .

The Richelieu Wing is also home to some unmissable Dutch old master paintings, including:

• Johannes Vermeer, The Lacemaker
• Johannes Vermeer, The Astronomer
• Rembrandt, Bathsheba at Her Bath.
• Hieronymous Bosch, Ship of Fools
• Georges de la Tour, The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds

From the Louvre’s website, you can see and get an education on The Lacemaker here , Bathsheba here , Ship of Fools here , and The Cheat here .

If you’re a Beyonce fan, her recent music video featured pieces from the Louvre. Now, you can follow the Beyonce Louvre Trail on the Louvre website.

The Louvre is also featuring an Artwork of the Day . If you’re interested in the history of the Louvre, here’s my guide .

Tickets For The Louvre

Naturally, if you decide to visit the Louvre in person, it’s essential to p re-book a skip the line ticket . If you take your art seriously, you may want to  book a guided tour .

I hope you’ve enjoyed my guide to taking a virtual tour of the Louvre. You may enjoy these other Paris travel guides:

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Not Heading To Paris This Summer? The Louvre Has Digitized 482,000 Artworks

The Apollon Gallery at the Louvre museum in Paris on Jan. 14, 2020. Stephanie de Sakutin/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

The Apollon Gallery at the Louvre museum in Paris on Jan. 14, 2020.

One of the world's most massive museums has announced an encompassing digitization of its vast collection.

"The Louvre is dusting off its treasures, even the least-known," said Jean-Luc Martinez, President-Director of the Musée du Louvre, in a statement on Friday . "For the first time, anyone can access the entire collection of works from a computer or smartphone for free, whether they are on display in the museum, on loan, even long-term, or in storage."

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Some of this is hyperbole. The entire collection is so huge, no one even knows how big it is. The Louvre's official release estimates about 482,000 works have been digitized in its collections database , representing about three quarters of the entire archive. (The museum's recently revamped homepage is designed for more casual visitors, especially those on cellphones, with translations in Spanish, English and Chinese.)

"It's just overwhelming," says Andrew McClellan, a Tufts University professor and author of Inventing the Louvre: Art, Politics and the Origins of the Modern Museum . The strategy of putting nearly everything online is in keeping with the Enlightenment ideals that shaped the museum after the French Revolution, he says: "collecting the world's knowledge together under one roof, and then making it available for researchers and the general public."

Major institutions have been digitizing their collections for many years, but the Louvre's online archives required especially exhaustive labor. Every image, according to the museum, is accompanied with scientific data: "title, artist, inventory number, dimensions, materials and techniques, date and place of production, object history, current location and bibliography. ... These documentary entries, drawn up by museum curators and researchers, come from two museum collection databases, and are updated on a daily basis."

Given the expense of running those databases, McClellan and other observers have wondered whether the Louvre may find ways to monetize some of these images, and whether the online collection will affect real-life attendance. ( " I am sure that this digital content is going to further inspire people to come to the Louvre to discover the collections in person," the museum's director said in his statement.)

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It's also unclear how many of the online images may be of sacred objects, from countries other than France, and not meant to be casually viewed. The digital catalog includes items that may have been plundered — by Nazis or colonial forces — in a separate album titled "MNR" works , which stands for Musées Nationaux Récupération, or National Museums Recovery.

"This has to be coming up against these questions around restitution and repatriation and thinking about what the digitization of cultural heritage means within a context that is contested," observes Suse Anderson, a professor of Museum Studies at George Washington University , who studies the impact of digital technology on museums. She's generally impressed, she says, by the Louvre's online expansion, especially since it steers visitors beyond the obvious marquee works of art such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo .

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"I'm a serendipitous browser," she says. "I'm not the person seeking the hero works. They're so easy to find. I'm the person who wants to find the unexpected."

Like the actual museum, the Louvre's online collection provides pathways towards new discoveries, Anderson says. "It helps you see things you might not otherwise. It helps you find surprises. And that's where I think you often get the connection to your own life, is when you find something that resonates, that isn't the thing you went looking for."

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You Can Now Explore the Louvre’s Entire Collection Online

A new digital database features 480,000 works from the Paris museum’s holdings

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When cultural institutions around the world were forced to shutter last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic , even the most popular art museum in the world felt the effects. The Louvre , home to such masterpieces as the Mona Lisa , welcomed just 2.7 million visitors in 2020—a 72 percent drop from 2019, when 9.6 million people flocked to the Paris museum.

But even as physical museums remained closed, art enthusiasts continued to seek inspiration in new ways : In that same pandemic year, 21 million people visited the Louvre’s website, according to a statement .

Thanks to a major website redesign and a new online collection database, browsing the historic museum’s holdings from home is easier than ever, reports Alaa Elassar for CNN . For the first time ever, the Louvre’s entire art collection is available to search online. The updated catalogue boasts more than 480,000 entries, from rare items stowed away in storage to the iconic Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace . (Though the digital database is free to browse, offerings are not open access , meaning users cannot directly download, share or reuse the images.)

“Today, the Louvre is dusting off its treasures, even the least-known,” says the museum’s president, Jean-Luc Martinez, in the statement. “… [A]nyone can access the entire collection of works from a computer or smartphone for free, whether they are on display in the museum, on loan, even long-term, or in storage.”

Martinez adds, “The Louvre’s stunning cultural heritage is all now just a click away.”

Viewers can also click through an interactive map of the museum, virtually walking through the cavernous halls of the Renaissance castle or the sleek steel-and-glass pyramid designed by American architect I.M. Pei in 1989.

Previously, the public only had access to about 30,000 listings of works in the Louvre’s collections, reports Vincent Noce for the Art Newspaper . Per France24 , more than three-quarters of the entries in the Louvre’s online collection contain images and label information. The museum plans to continue to expand and improve the database in the coming months.

The archive also includes the collections of the Musée National Eugène-Delacroix , which is run by the Louvre, and the nearby Tuileries Garden , as well as a number of Nazi-looted artworks that are in the process of being returned to their original owners’ families.

According to the new online catalogue , about 61,000 works stolen by the Nazis were retrieved from Germany and brought back to France after World War II. Of these works, 45,000 have been returned to their rightful owners. A number of others were sold by the French state. The remaining 2,143 unclaimed works were categorized as National Museum Recovery (MNR) and entrusted to French cultural institutions, including the Louvre, for safekeeping.

Despite the Louvre’s involvement in repatriation efforts, lingering concerns remain that Nazi-looted art may have made its way into the Louvre’s permanent collections during the war. Since hiring curator Emmanuelle Polack to lead a wartime provenance research project in January 2020, the Louvre has checked nearly two-thirds of the 13,943 works it acquired between 1933 and 1945, Martinez tells the Art Newspaper .

In the future, the museum plans to debut the findings of this research project on its website. The director notes that he has instructed curators to conduct a similar investigation of the thousands of artworks in the Louvre’s collections that hail from countries formerly under French control, such as Algeria, Tunisia, Syria and Lebanon.

The goal of this long-term project, he says, will be to identify which items in the Louvre’s encyclopedic collections were obtained through looting or colonial violence.

“Our collections are mostly archaeological and come from digs shared with the countries of origin,” Martinez tells the Art Newspaper , adding that the museum often obtained new archives through “bilateral” legal agreements.

At the same time, Martinez adds, “[M]useums like the Louvre served imperial ambitions and we have to deal with this history.”

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10 Tips For Visiting The Louvre (Paris, France)

T he Louvre, a treasure trove of art and history nestled in the heart of Paris, is a must-visit for any art enthusiast or traveler. With its vast collection spanning centuries and cultures, exploring the Louvre can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. To ensure you make the most of your visit, here are 10 essential tips to navigate this iconic museum.

1. Plan Ahead

Begin your Louvre adventure by planning ahead. The museum is colossal, and attempting to see everything in one visit can be daunting. Research the Louvre's layout, highlight the must-see artworks, and create a personalized itinerary. Prioritize your interests, be it Renaissance paintings, ancient sculptures, or Egyptian artifacts, to tailor your visit accordingly.

2. Purchase Tickets in Advance

Save valuable time by purchasing your tickets online in advance. The Louvre is immensely popular, and the lines can be exceptionally long. Opting for skip-the-line tickets allows you to breeze through the entrance and dive straight into the cultural wonders awaiting you inside.

3. Visit Off-Peak Hours

To maximize your enjoyment and minimize the crowds, consider visiting during off-peak hours. Early mornings or late afternoons on weekdays are ideal times to explore the Louvre with a bit more tranquility. You'll have a better chance to appreciate the masterpieces without the hustle and bustle.

4. Take Advantage of Guided Tours

Engage in the expertise of a guided tour to gain deeper insights into the Louvre's vast collection. Knowledgeable guides can provide historical context, fascinating anecdotes, and help you navigate the expansive museum efficiently. Some tours even offer exclusive access to certain areas, enhancing your overall experience.

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5. Wear Comfortable Attire

Prepare for a day of walking and exploration by wearing comfortable clothing and footwear. The Louvre's sheer size requires a fair amount of walking, and comfortable attire will ensure you stay energized and focused on the art rather than discomfort.

6. Focus on the Highlights

With over 35,000 pieces on display, it's crucial to focus on the highlights to avoid feeling overwhelmed. The Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace are among the Louvre's star attractions. Identify your must-see artworks and plan your route accordingly.

7. Bring Snacks and Stay Hydrated

Exploring the Louvre can be a time-consuming endeavor, and hunger or dehydration can dampen your experience. Pack some snacks and a reusable water bottle to keep yourself fueled and refreshed throughout your visit. There are designated areas where you can take a break and enjoy a snack.

8. Respect Art Etiquette

While admiring the masterpieces, it's essential to observe proper art etiquette. Refrain from touching the artwork, use flash photography, or creating disturbances. Respectful behavior ensures a pleasant experience for you and fellow art enthusiasts.

9. Explore Beyond the Obvious

While the Louvre's iconic pieces are undoubtedly breathtaking, don't hesitate to explore beyond the obvious. Wander through lesser-known galleries and hidden corners to discover hidden gems and lesser-known treasures. You might stumble upon artworks that resonate with you on a personal level.

10. Reflect and Relax

After immersing yourself in the richness of the Louvre, take some time to reflect and relax. Find a peaceful spot in the museum's expansive courtyard, the Cour Carrée, or nearby Tuileries Garden. Absorb the cultural magnitude of your visit and savor the memories created within the walls of this historic institution.

Conclusion:

A visit to the Louvre in Paris is an unforgettable journey through time and art. By planning ahead, utilizing skip-the-line tickets, and embracing these tips, you can transform your Louvre experience into a seamless and enriching adventure. Navigate the labyrinth of artistic wonders with confidence, and let the Louvre's magnificence leave an indelible mark on your travel memories.

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Paris 2024 : des bateaux-taxis sur la Seine entre le Louvre et la tour Eiffel

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L'expérimentation du "taxi Seine Paris" a été lancée ce jeudi 13 juin en vue des Jeux olympiques, dans le but d'être pérennisée ensuite. Ce nouveau service sollicitera dix bateaux pouvant transporter des groupes jusqu'à six personnes entre le Louvre et la tour Eiffel.

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Un trajet privé en bateau entre les deux monuments les plus visités de la capitale. L'expérimentation du "taxi Seine Paris" a été lancée jeudi en vue des Jeux olympiques (26 juillet - 11 août). Proposé par l'office du tourisme (Paris je t'aime), la Communauté portuaire de Paris (CPP) et le port (Haropa), ce nouveau service sollicitera dix bateaux pouvant transporter des groupes jusqu'à six personnes entre le Louvre et la tour Eiffel. Un trajet de quinze à vingt minutes, réservable en ligne jusqu'à 24h à l'avance. Les bateaux ont ensuite quelques minutes pour répondre à la demande. 

Ces petits bateaux appartiennent à des sociétés de croisière privée comme celle de Philippe Fournié, qui prévoit de mettre à disposition son bateau à moteur vénitien des années 1960.  "L'idée est de faire matcher une demande potentielle de clients qui veulent se déplacer autrement, et des compagnies qui peuvent avoir des périodes d'inactivité entre des croisières classiques", explique-t-il. Quant au prix, "il faut que ça reste motivant et attractif pour les opérateurs" , souligne Philippe Fournié, rappelant qu'une "croisière d'une heure, une heure et demie coûte entre 400 et 1000 euros suivant le bateau".

"Divisé par 6, ça fait 25 euros. Un bateau de croisière traditionnelle (bateau-mouche, NDLR), c'est entre 15 et 20 euros pour un tour d'une heure" , abonde Olivier Jamey, président de la Communauté portuaire, qui dit s'être aussi inspiré de "ce qui se faisait à Venise" , ville référence pour le transport privé fluvial. 

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Ce service est lancé à quelques semaines des Jeux olympiques pendant lesquels 15 millions de visiteurs sont attendus dans la capitale, notamment sur les sites d'épreuves de la Concorde et la tour Eiffel. À noter que le Louvre et la tour Eiffel sont les monuments les plus visités de Paris, avec respectivement 8,9 et 6,3 millions de visiteurs en 2023. Après les Jeux olympiques, Olivier Jamey voit sur cette "ligne fixe" un "potentiel d'une cinquantaine de bateaux quand le service sera rôdé" . 

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"on va laisser passer le cap des législatives" : anne hidalgo reporte sa baignade dans la seine publié hier à 18h22, "le process fait froid dans le dos" : une petite entreprise nordiste attaquée en justice par le comité d'organisation des jo publié hier à 18h27, jo 2024 : recruter des agents de sécurité, un défi olympique pour paris publié hier à 12h01, athlétisme : kevin mayer valide finalement sa place pour les jo de paris publié hier à 11h28, léa fermey, championne du monde de para tennis de table : "j’ai déjà ramené une médaille alors à moi d’être plus forte" publié hier à 9h00, vidéo - un décathlonien français n'entend pas le starter, recourt seul le 110 mètres haies… et bat son record publié le 11 juin 2024 à 18h05, les médailles en or des jeux olympiques sont-elles vraiment en or publié le 11 juin 2024 à 18h00, florent manaudou 15 fois plus lent qu'un poisson : si les animaux concouraient aux jo, "ils rafleraient toutes les médailles" publié le 11 juin 2024 à 12h34, jo de paris : 338 sites internet frauduleux de revente de billets recensés publié le 10 juin 2024 à 15h06, tout tf1 info, guerre en ukraine : zelensky s'est-il offert "le plus grand casino de chypre" avec l'argent de l'ue publié hier à 19h14, en direct - législatives : jean-luc mélenchon se sent "capable" de devenir premier ministre publié hier à 6h15, "on est vraiment ravis" : les condamnations sont tombées dans l'affaire surréaliste des appartements squattés à annemasse publié le 11 juin 2024 à 16h46, le badge télépéage est-il vraiment plus rentable que le paiement à la borne publié hier à 8h00, retour des sables du sahara : le sud de l'europe en alerte face à un risque important de pollution publié aujourd'hui à 4h00, "ça arrive dans le nez ou sur le visage..." : pourquoi les bouchons ne se détacheront plus jamais des bouteilles publié hier à 17h55, balcon en copropriété : ces quatre choses que l'on fait tous sont interdites publié le 10 juin 2024 à 12h00, en direct - législatives : les tractations se poursuivent à gauche, la crise s'intensifie chez lr publié aujourd'hui à 6h30, en direct - "la clarification, c'est maintenant" : emmanuel macron dévoile son plan pour les législatives publié hier à 9h30, en direct - ukraine : un g7 crucial pour kiev en présence de zelensky publié aujourd'hui à 15h07, louis arnaud libéré : les images du retour en france de l'ancien otage détenu en iran pendant 21 mois publié aujourd'hui à 15h04, en direct - législatives : les tractations se poursuivent à gauche, la crise s'intensifie chez lr publié aujourd'hui à 15h01, une branche d'arbre est tombée sur mon capot alors que je roulais, qui doit payer les réparations le 13h à vos côtés publié aujourd'hui à 14h53, ce soir, jeudi 13 juin, françois hollande, ancien président de la république, sera l'invité du journal de 20h de tf1. publié aujourd'hui à 14h46, l'euro 2024 s'ouvrira par un hommage à la légende du football allemand franz beckenbauer publié aujourd'hui à 14h00, braquage d'une bijouterie à nantes : les voleurs sont passés... par le plafond publié aujourd'hui à 13h36, argentine : malgré une flambée de violences, le sénat valide les réformes dérégulatrices de milei publié aujourd'hui à 13h23, moselle : deux adolescents interpellés pour de fausses alertes à la bombe dans leur lycée publié aujourd'hui à 13h22, en images - jo de paris 2024 : les anneaux olympiques installés sur la tour eiffel publié le 7 juin 2024 à 7h56, jo 2024 : "aucune garantie sur la visibilité" et "4 à 5 heures" de queue pour les invités à la cérémonie d'ouverture publié le 26 avril 2024 à 22h15, paris : pourquoi des hélicoptères de la gendarmerie survolent la capitale jusqu'à vendredi publié le 27 mai 2024 à 13h12, carte - jo 2024 : le parcours de la flamme olympique, étape par étape, jusqu'à la cérémonie d'ouverture publié le 13 mai 2024 à 16h47, jo 2024 : faudra-t-il un qr code pour accéder aux gares parisiennes en juillet publié le 9 avril 2024 à 15h37.

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JO-2024: des bateaux-taxis sur la Seine entre le Louvre et la tour Eiffel

Admirer les berges de Seine lors d'un trajet privé en bateau entre les deux monuments les plus visités de la capitale, pour 145 euros: l'expérimentation du "taxi Seine Paris" a été lancée jeudi en vue des Jeux olympiques (26 juillet - 11 août) et d'être pérennisée ensuite.

Proposé par l'office du tourisme (Paris je t'aime), la Communauté portuaire de Paris (CPP) et le port (Haropa), ce nouveau service sollicitera 10 bateaux pouvant transporter des groupes jusqu'à 6 personnes entre le Louvre et la tour Eiffel.

Un trajet de 15 à 20 minutes, réservable en ligne jusqu'à vingt-quatre heures à l'avance et que les bateaux s'engagent à accepter ou non en quelques minutes.

Ces petits bateaux appartiennent à des sociétés de croisière privée comme celle de Philippe Fournié, qui prévoit de mettre à disposition son bateau à moteur vénitien des années 1960.

"L'idée est de faire matcher une demande potentielle de clients qui veulent se déplacer autrement, et des compagnies qui peuvent avoir des périodes d'inactivité entre des croisières classiques", explique-t-il à l'AFP.

Quant au prix, "il faut que ça reste motivant et attractif pour les opérateurs", souligne-t-il, rappelant qu'une "croisière d'une heure, une heure et demie coûte entre 400 et 1.000 euros suivant le bateau".

"Divisé par 6, ça fait 25 euros. Un bateau de croisière traditionnelle (bateau-mouche, NDLR), c'est entre 15 et 20 euros pour un tour d'une heure", abonde Olivier Jamey, président de la Communauté portuaire, qui dit s'être aussi inspiré de "ce qui se faisait à Venise", ville référence pour le transport privé fluvial.

Ce service est lancé à quelques semaines des JO pendant lesquels 15 millions de visiteurs sont attendus dans la capitale, notamment sur les sites d'épreuves de la Concorde et la tour Eiffel.

Avec respectivement 8,9 et 6,3 millions de visiteurs en 2023, le Louvre et la tour Eiffel sont les monuments les plus visités de Paris, qui a accueilli l'an passé 36 millions de touristes.

A terme après les JO, M. Jamey voit sur cette "ligne fixe" un "potentiel d'une cinquantaine de bateaux quand le service sera rôdé".

Dans la phase d'expérimentation, il juge "probable" de faire le constat "qu'il n'y ait pas assez de disponibilité".

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Admirer les berges de Seine lors d’un trajet privé en bateau entre les deux monuments les plus visités de la capitale française, pour 145 euros: l’expérimentation du « taxi Seine Paris » a été lancée jeudi en vue des Jeux olympiques et d’être pérennisée ensuite.

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