The famous Lourve museum. So very much to see, so very little time. For no particular reason we focused our visit on the ancient Egyptian collection, and French paintings. How France came to acquire so many of the world's treasures is beyond explanation. Thankfully the French have gone out of their way to ensure all is on dislay for everyone to enjoy.

The Lourve Palace itself is every bit as historically important as the artwork it houses. For over 700 years the immense Lourve complex was the home of French Kings and Emperors...