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Louvre Museum
The Louvre is the world's largest and most-visited art museum, set in a historic royal palace beside the Tuileries, with the glass Pyramid as its main entrance.
About Louvre Museum
- Home to the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and collections spanning antiquity to the 19th century.
- Main entry is via the Pyramid, where security screening and timed tickets apply.
- Cloakrooms take coats and small items only; large suitcases are not accepted.
- Directly linked to the Palais-Royal–Musée du Louvre Métro station (lines 1 and 7).
- Storage shops on Rue de Rivoli and near Châtelet hold bags while you visit.
The Louvre is the world's most-visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and tens of thousands of works spread across the wings of a former royal palace. Entry through the glass Pyramid involves security screening, and visitors are required to check large bags; the free cloakrooms accept coats and small items but do not take oversized luggage, and even cabin-size suitcases are frequently refused. Tourists arriving from a station or between hotels therefore cannot simply wheel their bags inside. Storage partners around the Palais-Royal, Rue de Rivoli, and Châtelet — all within a short walk — hold suitcases for the day. Dropping luggage first means faster security lines and unhurried hours among the galleries before moving on through the Tuileries garden.
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- 📍 DistanceSteps from the entrance
- 🧳 Bag ruleVisitors must check coats and small bags, but large suitcases, oversized luggage, and often cabin-size cases are refused at security and not accepted in the cloakroom.
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How to get there
From the Pyramid, exit toward Rue de Rivoli and walk 3–5 minutes to storage partners around Palais-Royal and Châtelet.
Bag policy
Visitors must check coats and small bags, but large suitcases, oversized luggage, and often cabin-size cases are refused at security and not accepted in the cloakroom.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I bring a suitcase into the Louvre?
No. Large suitcases and oversized luggage are refused at Louvre security, and the cloakrooms only accept coats and small bags. Leave anything bulky at a luggage-storage shop nearby before you arrive. This also speeds up your passage through the security check.
Where can I store luggage near the Louvre?
Storage partners sit within a few minutes' walk around Palais-Royal, Rue de Rivoli, and Châtelet. They accept full-size suitcases for the day, which is convenient if you are between hotels or arriving early before check-in. Book online to reserve space during busy periods.
Does the Louvre have a cloakroom for bags?
The Louvre offers free cloakrooms for coats, umbrellas, and small bags, but not for suitcases or large luggage. If you are travelling with cases, use a nearby storage service instead so you can explore the galleries without carrying them.