How To Visit the Louvre Quickly and Efficiently

[@iJMultiplication]

Entering from the Caroussels du Louvre to skip the line around the pyramid still works everyone! Bought the ticket on my phone and walked right in.

[@ITFDBLA]

Thank you! Was hoping it still worked.

[@Axnky]

Where is that located exactly? I am going to Paris is a few days and want to explore and enjoy as much as possible in the shortest of time. ALSO, do you think 2~3h is enough to explore it ?

[@82nadie]

You sir are amazing. Just took the entrance you suggested and saved ourselves at least 2 hours worth of queuing. Merci becoup! Xx

[@JaySwanson]

Happy to help! 😃

[@snehabhambulkar9702]

Hey... I am little confuse here.. do we have to enter via lion gate or through underground mall for quick entry to louvre

[@sebAstian-xp3kw]

Just go there at 9:30 and there is no que anywhere 😂

[@elizabethgrant3831]

Hey Jay! a few weeks ago my sister and I followed your advice in getting in to the Louvre. It was very successful. We only had to wait five minutes to purchase tickets. Others from our tour waited up to two hours! We are very grateful for this video and would recommend this to others who are interested in going to the Louvre but have been put off by the long queue. Keep up the good work! My sister and I really enjoy your videos. XX

[@JaySwanson]

That's great to hear! I'm glad it was helpful - I hope you had fun in Paris =)

[@helensmith333]

Isn't it crazy how people seem determined to get in that long line to enter through the main pyramid?! It's like they just love long lines! If a building is that big, you've got to assume it has more than one entrance!

[@arhamhashmi2772]

Jay Swanson hey jay, I’m heading there this summer in June, I was wondering, is it possible to go through the same entrance you went through if I’ve already bought the tickets online for the louvre?

[@snehabhambulkar9702]

Hey... I am little confuse here.. do we have to enter via lion gate or through underground mall for quick entry to louvre

[@delphzouzou4520]

@@snehabhambulkar9702 Both. :)

[@nerdgurl402]

I tried to follow the advice in this vid and still somehow managed to get lost in the Louvre. My sense of direction sucks. I was there for over 3 hours and I never found the way to get from section to section without returning to the pyramid to reorient myself. I'm sure pieces of my soul never made it out of the Louvre and are still trapped there right now.

[@ektaner]

Your last sentence is piece of art! :)

[@user-jh4sc1vh4q]

Hey, I heard there is a free entry on the last Saturday of the month from 6pm to 9pm for everyone. Should I avoid that? If not, which entrance should I go to?

[@ritachinchilla-novo8863]

LS M I do hope someone answers you because I have the same question. À la prochaine !

[@blondescorpion8940]

@@user-jh4sc1vh4q did you go? I went in October in 2018 and the line to the pyrimid was very short. It took maybe 15 minutes maybe to get in. I came out the entrance they came in through the underground mall. It seemed non centrally located but really not bad. So try that.

[@jamilsonjunior5412]

I laughed so hard!!! Hahahahahaha

[@adameleliott1777]

I was lucky enough to study at the Ecole du Louvre, the most renown institute for History of art in France. We had a lot of lectures inside the museum, around the objects. After 3 years we literally had a mindmap of the museum and knew it from ground to roof. Such an amazing experience, I will forever feel incredibly privileged for this : )

[@taekebe]

how do I skip the line

[@alphabetsouptoday]

Just wanted to let you know your video helped me skip the giant lines! Ended up going through Palais Royale metro station and took exit 6 like you suggested, Et voila! No lines breezed right through. I had bought our tickets in advanced online. We missed our time slot for our tickets by an hour and I was really worried they wouldn’t let us in but not a problem at all! In case anyone else ever misses their time slot

[@JaySwanson]

I'm so happy it helped!

[@branybarragan5302]

Thanks for that extra info on the time, I was just wondering

[@alphabetsouptoday]

@Alana Bennett hmm sorry I can't remember now. It has been a while. I want to say yes?

[@maximes4428]

@Alana Bennett you're still under i believe.

[@chrisk8187]

Me too, re: the subway entrance we discovered in mid-May '99.

[@SetItUpForMeSimon]

This is the video that introduced us to Jay. Jay’s videos helped us plan our lifetime trip to Paris in 2023 (only 5 nights) and following his advice it was PERFECT. Of course we subscribed to Jay’s Paris in My Pocket original PDF, entitling us to membership of his new online version which is fantastic. We hope to visit for longer in a few years. Thanks again Jay (and team), and best of luck for your new Paris in My Pocket YT channel! Merci Beaucoup, Simon and Amanda in Australia.

[@JaySwanson]

🥂

[@davelambcan]

Tried this two days ago, the carousel trick still works, just gotta buy the ticket on your phone first. Jay Swanson is a boss. Thank you! Saved us lots of time

[@LovelyClothes]

Hello! Do you know if people can enter without having a ticket first from Carousel entrance?

[@davelambcan]

I don’t believe so. They asked us for a ticket at the underground carousel entrance and I didn’t see a place to buy one.

[@linangilas]

Hey Jay I'm a professor of Humanities here in the Philippines, this video is awesome to introduce art and architecture. Thank you very much.

[@seanprice4314]

Rewatching this video and remembering how it helped me maneuver through the Louvre with (relative) ease. I've been 4 times now and haven't waited in line once. Thanks again, Jay!

[@blondescorpion8940]

I spent 8 plus hours exploring and could barely walk once I left!!! It was an astounding experience!

[@JaySwanson]

So great!

[@colinmcinnes3531]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! My wife and I were just in Paris and remembered this video. We found this entrance and were in and out in under 4 hours. It could have been quicker but we took our time once we were inside. I think there may have been 4 or five people in front of us for the security line. Then we just walked up to the ticket counter and bought our tickets and went straight in. Once again, thank you. Line ups are for suckers.

[@christinacribbs7760]

Bonjour Jay! This isn't about the Louvre, but it is about how to learn french and how you learned French. Thanks so much for that vlog! It has inspired me to continue my quest to learn french. I'm throwing everything at it! Duolingo, Lawless French, Rosetta Stone, Mussy teaches children french (that's the best!) and a night class. I'm a year and 1/2 in and I'm still a beginner, but loving it! Merci beaucoup for all you do!!!!!! Christie from Newport Beach

[@MissPYT78]

Jay you’re a life saver!!!! We just got back from our trip to Paris and it worked perfectly. This entrance was so chill we thought we were entering the staff entrance and hesitated to enter. LoL We walked right in and had no line at all. Arrived at 8:59am and the line was already long. Thank you!!!!

[@JaySwanson]

Happy to help! =D

[@snehabhambulkar9702]

Hey... I am little confuse here.. do we have to enter via lion gate or through underground mall for quick entry to louvre... pls help

[@ejamoto]

Do we have to have a printed ticket to go thru th security? Or we can just buy there on the spot? Thanks mate

[@stefunky88]

Sneha Bhambulkar did you ever find out the answer to this? I have the same question but Nobody answers

[@daviddaspit4166]

The Metro entrance seemed to be the best to me. When I did the Louvre in 2005, I had a plan of what I wanted to see and planned to make several visits so I saw pretty much everything I wanted to see. I think the biggest piece of art there is the building itself. We're planning a visit for next year and I know it will be on the list and hope I can make it enjoyable for the rest of the group who have never been.

[@terrigarner647]

Will be going to Paris in September and I have enjoyed many of your informative videos and your sense of humor...This Louvre video will help immensely and your pointing out sights to not miss. Sorry about the Eddie's loss.

[@JaySwanson]

Great! I'm happy to help - and me too, but thankfully he's doing better than ever these days =D

[@sebastianchampagne1318]

We fully used this video to see the Louvre. We took our time, about 5 hours. Amazing.

[@JaySwanson]

Glad to hear it! I'm really happy it was a help - the Louvre is amazing

[@KAMILLE731]

I'm going to London in April, but plan on doing an overnight stay in Paris as well. The Louvre is on my list, and I am so grateful for the video!! I would totally pay you to be my guide. You're so knowledgable of Paris.

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks!😁 I hope you have a great time here. And I do have a PDF guide if you want to grab a copy before you come! bit.ly/ParisVloggersGuide

[@TheClassicalSauce]

You saw some great stuff. My pregnant wife and I spent 7 hours there. By the end we were really tired and overwhelmed, but that place is truly fantastic.

[@sherryhu9891]

I was almost crying when I saw you pointed that 5000 years old “black rock”.... what a banquet us and our thousands history! Oh amazing! I’m going there next year. Thank you for the details! Best.🤝👍

[@princessconsuelabananahamm8689]

I cried while watching it. I’ve visited Louvre 4 years ago but I couldn’t visit it well. Can’t wait to come back some time.

[@christinabotsou8885]

precious information for those of us who are going to Louvre for the first time and also you 're doing such an amazing job with your montage editing. Loved, loved, loved it.

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks =D

[@ecarey1227]

Jay, these videos are excellent! My daughter and I have our trip booked and have been binge watching for the past week and a half. You have really helped us do our homework and plan a trip of a lifetime. Thanks for all your hard work!.

[@JaySwanson]

I'm glad they've been helpful! I hope you enjoy your trip! =D

[@ecarey1227]

Thanks Jay, now an official and first time Patreon!

[@yahairlooksnice]

This was awesome. We are Expats living in Deutschland and will be returning to the Louvre for the first time in 10 years. This video is such a great refresher. Thanks!

[@JaySwanson]

yahairlooksnice no problem! Glad it helped!

[@yahairlooksnice]

Jay Swanson we’re taking our 10 year old son, this should prove to be interesting!

[@ourlittleadventures8951]

Thanks so much Jay and Eddie! I'm taking my 10 year old daughter this summer to Europe from BC Canada 🇨🇦 and this video helped very much. Blessings, Victor

[@JaySwanson]

Happy it helped!!

[@juliecarter1d]

I'm in love with your tour videos of Paris. I'm going there in July and will be on my own most of the time, so It's gonna be so much easier to visit the city now that I've seen how you go about and how it all looks like.

[@JaySwanson]

I'm glad that it's helpful! =D

[@96jm_m]

Omg! This is so helpful! My bf and I are planning to go to Paris and he haaates long lines, so a hack like this saves us! Thank you so much

[@patrickmcshane7658]

I was at the Louvre 3 years ago from lunch to closing. I was using Rick Steve's guide book. Very accurate, he said there'll be 30 Japanese taking pictures of her and when I found her, there were 30 Japanese taking pictures of her. 👍Rick. What impressed me on how many lectures being given to school children in the day and adults in the evening.

[@SteveFeatherstone]

This is full of useful tips. I definitely think having a plan and deciding what you want to see before hand saves a lot of time. and even then it feels like you walk for MILES

[@jeffdiggines1203]

Hi. Thanks for the "way in" tip, saved us queuing in the cold rain, much appreciated!! Had a quick look for the tool bag, nothing...

[@JaySwanson]

Happy to help! And thanks for checking, I suppose it's lost forever

[@luvnitsawhney4003]

Man you should charge for this video, your method to enter the Louvre via the mall entrance was smooth as butter, I was just there last week for my honeymoon and impressed my wife with this life hack! 👍🏼

[@JaySwanson]

Awesome! I'm glad I could help get things off on the right foot 😎👍

[@memathews]

Ha-ha! You revealed the hushed Pont de Lions entrance. I used that entrance to visit often during my first time in Paris in 1975, it was a lifesaver and no one seemed to know about it. Great guide here to getting in without the major tourist hassles and planning to avoid the feeling of being overwhelmed by the sheer volume of artifacts. The youth discount is available almost everywhere in the EU, but you need to ask for it and carry ID. Don't be put off by some museums that only discount to EU residents, they'll often extend the discount to others--including Americans--if the request is polite, includes a bit of local language (a "bonjour," or a "ya-sas" will open many doors and discounts as long as your children are standing with you and well-behaved). My last visit to the Louvre was bringing the family in 2004 and our daughter wanted to see the Mona Lisa, which was directly up the stairs from the Pont de Lions entrance, looks like she's been moved to a much larger space. It was the first Sunday free entrance and it took all of 5 minutes to cruise in the Pont de Lions entrance while there were mile-long lines around the plaza waiting to enter through the I.M. Pei pyramid.

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks =) Glad you've had some great experiences visiting!

[@michaelball93]

How could you miss out Napoleon's apartments? They were the most spectacular part of the visit for me. I was at the Louvre from 2:30pm until it closed at six and managed to squeeze those in at the end in addition to most of everything else you explored (except Hammurabi's Code, which I couldn't find). I'm glad I did and my shattered legs held out for long enough to have a look.

[@beatrizmatospires7131]

I'm going to the Louvre tomorrow and I was panicking about finding the best itinerary (even though I have a few more hours) , so I think this video saved my life. Thank you!

[@JaySwanson]

I hope you have a blast!😊😊

[@mariaaidarealizady7785]

I had gone to Paris (twice) but just through bus during our European tour. You did a very simple yet comprehensive view (for me) of the Louvre and am so thankful for what you did. Still am hopeful to be back again to Paris that only time would tell.

[@sengdeuanekeopraseuth6034]

Thanks Jay!!! Our family of 6, with two 16 yrs old will be in Paris in August 2019 & was watching your video how to get to the Louvre. From your video, found out that under 18 yrs old from anywhere is FREE, yayyy!!!

[@JaySwanson]

🕺🕺🕺🥳

[@eyzurisegovia3285]

I love your videos. I brought my mom this week to celebrate our birthdays (first time for both of us) and I've definitely have been using your videos as guides and suggestions to follow. Thanks! We are going to the Louvre tomorrow and the new Klimt exhibition so this video is just perfect for the amount of time I'm looking to spend there. Hope your new schedule/plans are working as planed.

[@JaySwanson]

I hope you have a blast while you're here - and that the Louvre isn't too crazy! We'll be at le Barbylon for a spot meetup at 8PM tomorrow (Friday) if you guys wanted to drop by goo.gl/maps/yCQxBatw1qB2 Either way I hope you're having fun!

[@abrushwithtravel]

Another nice video. I remember my first time in the Louvre, October 2014. I got there an hour before it opened w/my Museum Pass, 5th in line, headed straight to Mona Lisa when it opened, only about 10 of us in the room then I headed out. I just followed the signs/pictures of Mona Lisa. I spent about 45 minutes walking through sections with only myself & security in the area. I have a picture of me in front of a corridor connecting 7 rooms & it was only myself & security in each room. June 2016, I was 3rd in line & only me & security in front of Mona Lisa for about 5 minutes. Again, hit another part of the museum & had rooms to myself for a bit. Cant wait to head back in Aug/Sep 2018. Plan on seeing it during the late evenings that it is open during the week.

[@JaySwanson]

Gotta catch it at the best moments - sounds like you managed that just fine =D

[@obsoleteprofessor2034]

go at night! the place is dead.

[@ariana143ariana]

thank you thank you thank you!! Went to Paris in December and used all your tips and tricks! Especially getting in the Louvre with no line! Amazing! Thank you for what you do!!!!

[@JaySwanson]

I'm happy you had a good time! 😃

[@ericleszkowicz898]

Amazing to see how many people keep coming back to the video for tips. I plan to use this sprint to see a couple key works on the free evening. Merci

[@JaySwanson]

Gotta update it a little here soon though too haha

[@chrisk8187]

Jay, Enjoyed your mini/economy tour! I'll bet security, while scanning the exterior landscaping, discovered and removed the "threat". I have a hopefully diverting little story to relate. My wife and I, with our 14 month old and ~4 year old, took our "trip of a lifetime" in mid-May 1999 (no rain nor mosquitos). One week in Paris and a week in the Loire River Valley. We rented an apartment in the 11th arrondissement and saw EVERYTHING Paris had to offer (we were younger, well researched and determined)! One problem, however.....the George Pompidou, Musee d' Orsay, Sainte Chapelle among others, were on strike (the staffs) including, of course.....the Musee du Louve....now what? We were never going to be able to return! But, it was announced while we were still in Paris that they would open on the Thursday! Great, but everyone else that was on their trip of a lifetime would ALL be there that day too! We were clever little tourists and WE also figured out to take the subway (we had maps) to the Louvre underground exit and just sauntered in with ZERO wait. The line outside the Pyramid stretched on forever. We saw hours worth of iconic art....FABULOUS! The one thing that surprised us was how small the Mona Lisa was. One of our other little triumphs was obtaining food for us and two tiny tired kids! Just by chance on the second floor hidden just off of one the stairways was an uncrowded absolute most charming outdoor terrace overlooking the inner courtyard and the Pyramid especially on a sunny perfect day. The food and price was quite reasonable considering the ambiance. I have lots of other interesting happenings to describe about that trip, and your guided walk brought back many fond memories. Thanks so much! .

[@sylviahoyle1676]

I just followed the tips for entering and touring the other day, and they were *hugely* helpful. I highly recommend taking notes and following this advice, especially because we found the Louvre confusing to navigate otherwise.

[@AugustEverywhere]

We prepaid for an assigned time and got in almost instantly when our time came up. We went a bit later in the afternoon. It was a gorgeous set of buildings full of wonderful art and antiquities.

[@peytonkeith1902]

Just wanted to come and say THANK YOU so much for the lions gate entrance hack. We gave it a try and even though security seemed kind of shocked to see us walk in lol they did let us enter. Saved us so much time!!

[@JaySwanson]

Awesome, so glad that tip worked well for you!

[@marshja56]

I went early on a rainy Tuesday morning in November and just walked right in the door! No lines, no crowds, no problem. Of course there are nicer times of year to be in Paris, but going off season does have its advantages.

[@JaySwanson]

Indeed!

[@jimmyvojv]

I used your tips from this video on my trip to Paris in Aug 2018. Really enjoyed the Louvre. Your vlogs are great!

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks! =D

[@aaliyahm2760]

so happy I discovered this channel !!! binge watching all right now before the trip :)

[@JaySwanson]

Thank you!

[@AndreaHeckler]

This is so helpful! I've been to the Louvre so many times now, but I don't feel like I've seen the half of it yet 😅

[@JaySwanson]

+Andrea Heckler it took me something like six visits to see Napoléon's apartments 😂

[@MrBritlover]

Me too! i've visited 2 times but i got to see most of it i guess, the second time i went to see Napoléons's apartments and it was out of this world!

[@DrPalsgraf]

I took my 12-year-old daughter on the THATMuse scavenger hunt at the Louvre. It's the *perfect* way to experience the Louvre with kids!

[@stonehens22]

Must say this was amazing for me and my wife. We were able to pretty much everything on this list in 2.5 hours! Thanks so much

[@JaySwanson]

Amazing, that's great to hear!

[@beckyrogers5735]

Just wanted to say thanks so much for your vlogs! It helped us plan our trip to Paris and we loved every minute! From the Louvre to the best patisserie to using the metro, you were so helpful to us. And, we loved watching your vlogs!

[@JaySwanson]

I'm really glad it was so helpful! =D

[@dennisdaniels2992]

Hi Jay Swanson, I'm Dennis Daniels from Cleveland, Ohio! Thanks for sharing your video about how to visit the Louvre in Paris!

[@JaySwanson]

You're most welcome!

[@Primoa1970]

Going to Paris in April and already purchased and printed our Louvre tickets in advance. Our entrance is scheduled for the last 3 hours of the day so.....going to see what the evening crowds are like. Wish us luck.....and thank you for the helpful tips. Side note: I'll be leaving my tool bag home.......

[@JaySwanson]

Good call on the tool bag - gets expensive to stuff those in bushes

[@JoshuaYoung2]

I just completed it. Thanks to this video. I used it as my tour guide. You are incredible! I owe you wine. Doing a chronologically was so much better. I don’t know why people would do it. Any other way.🎉

[@chrisk8187]

Have watched a lot of your KZbin channel. My wife and I visited Paris in mid-May '99 with our two children ~4yrs and 14 months for 7 days and 7 days in the Loire River Valley. While we were in Paris the Musee d'Orsy, San Chappelle, George Pampedou (being renovated) , Villanndry Chateau and gardens and the Louvre and others were on strike. They did open up the Louvre on the Thursday of that week so everyone on THEIR trip of a lifetime were there. We were sauve tourists and took the subway entrance underneath the Louvre and had NO waiting lines and walked right in as apposed to waiting 3hrs in the center court pyramid entrance. Among other interesting surprises was how small the the Mona Lisa portrait was. Another was finding on the second floor, a charming outdoor terrace restaurant overlooking the center courtyard Pyramid with no lines and warm sunlight l. We saw many of the iconic art works with our realistic viewing wish list and pre-planning. Please forgive my spelling mistakes, but it's late and I must "crash".

[@AhmadHishamPlus]

You just made my Louvre visit very enjoyable and fast, and saved me from wasting many extra hours by simply setting the pace for my movement.

[@JaySwanson]

Awesome! =D

[@Matt-Carter]

Great tip! Saved me an hour today. Go early tho. There was no line at 9:15. When I left at 13:00 there was a substantial one.

[@SRJax]

If you hate selfie sticks, you will really hate them after you go to the Louvre. When we were there, I think some tourists were on a personal mission to take a self in front of each and every piece of art. It's as if they had to prove that visited everything. It's an amazing museum, but I enjoyed the Musee D'Orsay more because it was less crowded when we went in the evening. Not sure if the Louvre is less crowded in the evening, but the lines in the morning were significant.

[@JaySwanson]

You can definitely get some good quiet time in the Louvre if you time it right (time of day and time of year) but yeah, the crowds can make it a bit difficult. D'Orsay is amazing. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@desrtangl]

I'm surprised they allow selfie sticks. I thought most crowded places like this don't allow them anymore

[@paparas99]

You would think something as widely reported and overstated online as “Secret Entrance To The Louvre!!!” would quickly stop being a secret. But for some reason I cant explain people are still standing in line for hours at I.M. Pei’s glass pyramid. Thanks for the advice Jay. I used the Carrousel entrance and got in the Museum in less than 5 mins!

[@carolinekaplan542]

I went to London then Paris for a first anniversary trip in 1996. Stayed at the hotel du louvre. When you go to the Louvre pay the money to have lunch outdoors at the cafe marly. It’s pricey but it was full sunshine in that setting. Totally worth the money For the experience. We hit the louvre the dorsay and Picasso museums and giverny tour within four days. Don’t miss the Medici fountain either and the hot cocoa in the tullieries garden. After Paris I enjoy even more our art institute in Chicago. We also started by the Eurostar first class from London then climbing to the top of Notre dame at sunset for our first look. Love your videos.

[@charlesdavidalvarez4861]

My favorite is the Richelieu wing ,those renaissance statues are amazing, the Denon wing have some really great paintings by the various maestros but then when I got to visit The Prado in Madrid thats when I really was amazed by the paintings hanging on its walls. Visitors especially the first timers should allocate a whole day for their visit.

[@JaySwanson]

The statues are incredible for sure. It would be easy to spend weeks in there if you had the time to spare.

[@nelmagriffin377]

Greetings! Hands down to this secret guide. We arrived at 08:45 a.m. and the front of the Louvre has the longest queue, So we decided to follow the secret guide as what I called it and wallah! It was only us who actually who walked down that stairs. I observed workers being checked and there were like workers and few people. We already have our tickets and was 10th in line for the inspection. There was one couple though who went their way to ask the security and they were told to go out outside at the pyramid and was told that they prefer that they will go to that area. We did not follow and when it was opened we just went smoothly. I also noticed that not so many tourists start to explore the greek or earlier side and went directly to where Mona Lisa is located. (under construction) It was only us who was on that side of the Louvre. Thank you very much for the secret guide! I highly recommend this video.

[@JaySwanson]

😊😊😊

[@ivyaguas1250]

I feel bad for Eddie... Here's a big hug for you. 🤗🤗🤗

[@JaySwanson]

He'll appreciate the hugs 😊

[@christopherthomas9209]

Watched this last night here now. Thank you so much for your tips it’s already made a huge difference

[@carola-lifeinparis]

That was cool, thanks. I have not found the time to go in there and the queue has always stopped me from thinking too hard about it. Very entertaining. Poor Eddy though.

[@lanniefield9161]

gotta love the catholics, their stuff - or most of the precious ones - are in an airconditioned room at the Louvre, which is a blessing on a hot summer's day!

[@NoteAndroid]

I've been in the Louvre only 4 times. I do the tour by "avoid" large crowd game plan. When I see a huge group in front of me, I just moved on and come back to see the whatever that section later, and then either I'm alone in the room or just very few people at the same spot. It's less stress for me and I have more chances to go back and review the art pieces I really love.

[@lauridomingo]

I really enjoyed this, merci. I've been a few times but would like to go back and just wander beginning how you suggested in chronological order. It's really inspiring to see the history.

[@JaySwanson]

It's a great way to get some perspective I think 😊

[@bulletProofHeartx]

Eddy is spanish. We went to school together was not expecting to see him here!!! 😂

[@JaySwanson]

He is Spanish and he's awesome

[@aneeshaero005]

Poor Eddie, look at his face after he found someone stole his tools.

[@JaySwanson]

+Aneesh T yeah, it stank

[@aneeshaero005]

Jay Swanson is Eddie French?

[@Sir77Hill]

Aneesh T thanks for the spoiler!

[@core251]

I found a toolkit and knives a while back. Now that I know they belonged to a couple goddamned backpack-wearing pinko hippies, I don't feel so bad for taking them.

[@nobu9705]

😥😥😥

[@cynthiashepherd8676]

This is FABULOUS Jay! Thank you so much for all your work on this!!

[@JaySwanson]

+Cynthia Shepherd of course! Glad I finally got it done! I hope it's equal parts helpful and informative 😊

[@cynthiashepherd8676]

Helpful, Informative ... and BEAUTY-FULL! Mwah!

[@Carameldoll85]

I visited the Louvre on somewhat of a short schedule and was able to find exactly what I was looking for which was all the famous sculptures (mona lisa, venus de milo, sphinx, winged nike of samothrace, etc) and then the Egyptian exhibit. It is HUGE and i know there were rooms in the Egyptian exhibit that I didnt get to. Planning for a 2021 summer trip currently and plan to spend at least 2 days visiting the Louvre.

[@BruneSixtine]

Every time I visit this museum I am more impressed by the jewel box that is the palace than by the jewels it contains.

[@garethwilliams3459]

I'm travelling to Paris later this year in December for new years and ive been watching your videos for a while just to get some super useful tips which i'm thankful for . The last time i was in Paris was 2001 and things have changed since then . I will definitely be using this method to get into the Louvre as i couldn't the last time . Thanks for the videos as always Jay ! Oh yeah ... where can i find some tips on what to do NYE ?

[@garethwilliams3459]

is that entrance open during the december period as well ?

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks! And yep, it should be open. Here's a good NYE starting point kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4OvaJivZsx3Y7s And if you want more of my recommendations on where to go and what to do you could always pick up a copy of my guide - it's got over 200 recommendations in it 😁👍 bit.ly/ParisVloggersGuide

[@garethwilliams3459]

awesome thanks Jay

[@NonStopParis]

Thank you for this video, now I never need to go to the Louvre ever again 😅😅

[@JaySwanson]

+NonStopParis you are welcome

[@vikingfyi]

Once I had a coffee at the café under the arches near the entrance. As you said food and drink at the Louvre is pricey, but it's probably also the most amazing setting you'll ever experience.

[@markotter2707]

Hiding the tool kit reminds me of being at the Petit Palais on Mother's Day. They wouldn't allow any plants or flowers inside and Mothers were carrying the flowers they had received from family. I went outside and "hid" the roses in plain sight in the flower gardens. They were still there when we left!

[@JaySwanson]

Nice!

[@ericka8284]

Went to the louvre last Month October 4 ,19 and bought my ticket online with my phone and use it to skip the lines outside and it was much cheaper with people with no ticket. Get in to see the famous Mona Lisa and a few other artifacts and loved it !

[@Thriftgirly]

This video was super helpful I’m going to Paris for a week with my boyfriend and need all the travel advice I can get 💜🗺💜

[@CoutureBlondie]

I'm so glad I've come across your channel, we're heading to Paris soon and your videos are so helpful!

[@JaySwanson]

Bryony awesome! I hope they help make your trip that much better! 😃

[@beautifulflorida]

Very nice video! We enjoyed our vacations in Paris years ago and visited the Louvre. It was amazing! Thank you for the video!

[@kite3236]

Thanks Jay for your tips, today we followed your direction to take the subway to Carousel/ Palais Royale station around noon, went straight to the Lourves entrance from the mall, waited in line less than 5min at the security, proceeded to the machine kiosk to get ticket, waited in line for less than 10min, and we are in! Considering today Mar 4th, 2020 is first full day after the Lourves closure from coronavirus strike for 3 days, we thought it would be crazy, but not so bad after all, some area are crowded like the Mona Lisa gallery, other areas are less crowdy. Beware some rooms were closed each day of the week, for example the Napoleon apartment is closed today on every Thursday

[@pattiblackwood8546]

I watched this video in Sept. 2018, went to Paris in October. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Now watching it again today, it's cool to revisit :-) But I spent NINE hours there and I did have a Le Cheeseburger for lunch. Went in with a plan of attack and successfully hit everything I wanted to see and then some. I'm so glad to have found you on youtube. LOVING the 20 in 20.

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks!😊😊

[@LyfeWithFLO]

Omg thanks for the video because I did not want to wait in those lines. I’m going in December and I plan to, of course, take a touristy photo in front of the pyramid & then use your way to get into The Louvre

[@JaySwanson]

I hope you have a great time! =D

[@alioshax7797]

Great video. Just a quick correction for mesopotamian purists, at 8:22, the lamassu (bulls with humans heads and wings) come from Khorsabad, northern Irak, which is neither the place where the Hammurabi code was found (which is Suse, in today Iran) nor where it was first written (which is Babylon, near Bagdad). These two archeological pieces have little in common (except from being both very old, and from the Near East). In fact, about 1000 years and a whole civilisation separate these statues (built by the Assyrians around 700 BCE) and the code (built by the Babylonians around 1700 BCE).

[@robpow36088]

Great for a quick trip on a layover!

[@raymondf3670]

What a awesome video and thanks for showing some amazing art work and so sorry for you friend losing his stuff

[@Rufioforever]

Hey Jay! So I’m visiting Paris around May 10th-14th. This is possibly a long shot, but thought it would be fun if you could show me around the city a little bit! If not no worries. Love the videos man

[@JaySwanson]

Sorry-o - I don't do tours anymore. But I do have some friends who do if you need an introduction. And of course the bike tours with Bike About are WELL worth it. bit.ly/BikeAboutToursJay - they'll hook you up with one of my stickers if you let them know you're coming on my recommendation as well. I hope you have a blast while you're in Paris! (And I probably won't see followup comments as I don't get notifications for those, but you can reach out through my website if you want me to connect you with a guide)

[@TheWanderingWife]

I’ve never had any trouble getting in from the entrance out of the metro, into the mall, and right into the lobby at the center. Maybe I just haven’t hit that 10% yet. Also, don’t know if you mentioned it, the Paris Museum Pass includes the Louvre, and the skip the line privilege (although you still have to go through security). I also that Winged Victory is amazing! And, too many people miss the painting opposite the Mona Lisa called the Wedding of Cana, which is spectacular! If I remember correctly, the Coronation of Napoleon is said to be the largest painting in the Louvre.

[@PB-mr4ze]

Thanks for the tour. I’ll try your route - but at a slightly more leisurely pace. Would be interesting to see a 2023 update.

[@michikot2249]

Feel so bad for Eddie! Am a new subsciber and I love your videos! Will be leaving for Paris soon and it is my first trip. The Louvre is definitely on my list.

[@JaySwanson]

Michiko T I hope you have a great time while you're here!

[@michikot2249]

Jay Swanson Thanks! And good luck on your quest for citizenship!

[@luisagomez2605]

I love your videos so much! Thank you for being so warm and generous!

[@JaySwanson]

Happy to share =D

[@Michellejane87]

The coronation of Napoleon is my favourite painting in the Lourve. Just sat there for awhile looking at it :)

[@mbach1187]

man this was great. heading to london in couple weeks and plan on taking train for one day to paris and was worried about trying this in just one day...gonna go for it and use some of these tips..

[@JaySwanson]

Glad to offer some ideas =D

[@mbach1187]

Jay Swanson I basically have 9 hours to make the most of. Something has to give I’m sure but I’ll do my best. Going thru a lot of your vids keep changing my mind haha. Notre dame Eiffel and d’orsay are front runners. Hopefully can squeeze in

[@trischolie5214]

Really love your content it's entertaining at the same time educational. My family of 4 will be there next week, will this entry still accurate? please advise. Thanks in advance.

[@x80WildCat08x]

Did it work?

[@m.d.b.6318]

⭐Thanks for this pre-Covid tour! AND for fighting the crowds for us viewers not wishing to travel during this pandemic craziness! Fun time! Thanks!⭐

[@TravelingOnaShoestring]

Okay I have been to The Louvre and wish wish wish I would have seen your video first. We only had a few hours and we made almost all the mistakes you talked about. Next time I will know better. Great video. Had to subscribe. Also a travel blogger and love getting travel hacks

[@tropical21qtpie]

Jay Swanson thank you SO SO much for doing this video!! No joke, when I saw the Mona Lisa I got goosebumps!! 👏 I know it's cliche, but my dream is to see Paris & La tour Eiffel, Arc de Triomphe, & the Louvre!! I speak intermediate French I learned in high school & college, but will want to be very fluent before my visit there. This was very helpful FFR for me to utilize when I come see Paris. Cheers!! 😊💓💖

[@JaySwanson]

You'll have a blast when you're here, I'm sure! Getting your French up as best you can is a wonderful goal and will make your time here that much better (just making the effort helps a ton).

[@bigz4279]

Going here tomorrow and spending the whole day there,can't wait.

[@JaySwanson]

Have fun!

[@theventurefam5704]

Thanks Jay, super helpful vid!! We’re visiting there this December, have 1 day only in Paris, great tips to visiting the Louvre in a hurry👌

[@JaySwanson]

😁👍👍