The Louvre - Bourse area encompasses the 1st and 2nd arrondissements in Paris. It is in the Louvre - Bourse area where visitors can savour the landmarks of the Louvre, Tuileries and the Royal Palace. The famous Forum Les Halles, Bourse de Commerse and Vendôme Square are all located in the Louvre. Île de la Cité and the magnificent Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerietrict, can be found in the west of the Louvre - Bourse area. | The Louvre - Bourse is home to the former French stock exchange now called the Palais de la Bourse and the national library as well as several historic shopping arcades. The Louvre - Bourse area is the quintessential Paris seen on film and TV. |
The Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum should definitely be on your itinerary when visiting the Louvre - Bourse area. The Louvre Musuem is one of Paris' main attractions and reserving an apartment in the Louvre - Bourse area means you can spend the day there and enjoy an easy trip home. The Louvre deserves its notable reputation as France's and indeed the world's most important art museum. Vermeer, Da Vinci, Rubens, Delacroix and Islamic, Deco-Roman and Egyptian art abounds, represented by more than 35 000 pieces.
Jardin des Tuileries
This beautiful and historic garden located in the Louvre - Bourse area is a sumptuous feast for the senses. During the summer months visitors can enjoy a carnival in the gardens. The Tuileries is designed in the Medici style and is a wonderful example of renaissance planting and an essential aspect of the Louvre - Bourse Area.
Transport to the Louvre - Bourse Area
Walking tours are one of the best ways to enjoy the vibrant sights and sounds of Parisian neighbourhoods but the Louvre -Bourse Area is easily accessible via the Metro 1 train and bus services.