Place du Carrousel
Place du Carrousel
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Neighbourhood: Louvre / Palais-Royal
From the majestic Louvre to the regal Palais-Royal, this neighbourhood oozes luxury. The grand arches along Rue de Rivoli are shadowed by mosaics in front of decorated vitrines and hotels. Place VendΓ΄me is lined with the worldβs best jewelers and their glittering window displays. Every other establishment has someone to open the door for you or park your car. You can spend hours gazing at its haute couture shops or lingering over a meal at any of its chic eateries. After all that indulgence, the Tuileries gardens provide stately respite, while theatres compete for your applause. It's a neighbourhood that draws admirers from around the world, all attracted to the luxe life in Paris.
How to get there
- Palais Royal β MusΓ©e du Louvre β’ 4 min walk
- Tuileries β’ 6 min walk
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Vanessa P
Calgary, Canada1,462 contributions
Sept 2019
This square is located in from the of the Louvre Museum. You don't need to go inside or pay a ticket fee.
There are lots to see, like the glass pyramid, the building architecture and life happening all around.
FREE! Great spot to pictures
There are lots to see, like the glass pyramid, the building architecture and life happening all around.
FREE! Great spot to pictures
Written 30 August 2020
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Israel35,035 contributions
Mar 2024 β’ Solo
PROS
* Famous location pause of the Louvre and next to the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
* Central meeting point
CONS
* Crowded
* Plenty of traffic through the streets under the arches of the Louvre and through the traffic circle
*. Plenty of cruising taxis
β I VISITED THIS PLACEββ¦
β¦ twice, once at night after finishing the MusΓ©e dβOrsay and once during the day after being at the Louvre.
There was a lot of traffic and taxis in the traffic and a lot of people too, and everyone crossing it all at different points.
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It was free
WOULD βI VISIT THIS PLACEβ AGAIN
If and when Iβm in the area
AIDVICE
* If you go to see the pyramid and the plaza and the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, you will be here and you will see it
* Watch out for cars and taxis and traffic
* Famous location pause of the Louvre and next to the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
* Central meeting point
CONS
* Crowded
* Plenty of traffic through the streets under the arches of the Louvre and through the traffic circle
*. Plenty of cruising taxis
β I VISITED THIS PLACEββ¦
β¦ twice, once at night after finishing the MusΓ©e dβOrsay and once during the day after being at the Louvre.
There was a lot of traffic and taxis in the traffic and a lot of people too, and everyone crossing it all at different points.
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It was free
WOULD βI VISIT THIS PLACEβ AGAIN
If and when Iβm in the area
AIDVICE
* If you go to see the pyramid and the plaza and the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, you will be here and you will see it
* Watch out for cars and taxis and traffic
Written 8 July 2024
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia21,219 contributions
Jan 2022
Located in the historic, 1st Arrondissement, between, the Louvre, (palace courtyard) and Tuileries garden, quite basic, however fits in perfect with its surrounds.
Written 30 January 2022
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Mark K
Paris, France72 contributions
Apr 2019 β’ Couples
Tourists tend to rush from monument to monument and in doing so they may miss the some of the most enjoyable parts of Paris. If you only have two or three days in Paris (that would be a shame), you have to rush if you are going to see it all. Still, there may be some "down time." Maybe in the evening, after dinner, after a little rest from the day, what about going out to just walk quietly with no rush. Pick one play to walk, to sit, to be wowed by the most beautiful city in the world.
The Place du Carrousel is just one of those places. This is one of the places Parisians (and knowledgeable tourists) go in the evening. The Carrousel Arch sits just in front of the glass pyramid entrance to the Louvre. You can get there on MΓ©tro line #1 getting off at the Louvre-Palais Royal station. Come up form the mΓ©tro through the Carrousel exit to rue Rivoli. When you come up, go immediately to your left. You will see a road that passes through the facade of the Louvre building. Go down that road and you will come out at the Carrousel.
What is there to see? First, look at the glass pyramid of the Louvre. At night it is all lit up and is an awesome sight. Walk to the Carrousel Arch and line yourself up with the pyramid behind you and look straight ahead. You will see the entire Champs ElysΓ©e, the Arch of Triumph, and the Avenue du Grande ArmΓ©e to La Defense. It is beautiful. If you walk in the direction of the Champs ElysΓ©e you will come to a road (going north and south), turn left and you will come to a bridge over the Seine. Go to the middle of the bridge. From here you will have unique views (looking east) of the towers of Notre Dame (yes they are still there) and the spire of Saint Chapelle on Ile de la CitΓ©. Now turn and look the other way. You will see the museum of Gare D'Orsay and if you look just beyond it on the west side you will see a beautiful night view of the Tour Eiffel. Note the Bateaux Mouches (tourist boats) on the Seine and the Grand Palais, as well.
Okay, now you can go back to your hotel and rest up for your busy next day. I guaranatee you, you will go home with beautiful memories you might never have had of Paris at night. If you are a photographer you these will be the best photos of your trip.
The Place du Carrousel is just one of those places. This is one of the places Parisians (and knowledgeable tourists) go in the evening. The Carrousel Arch sits just in front of the glass pyramid entrance to the Louvre. You can get there on MΓ©tro line #1 getting off at the Louvre-Palais Royal station. Come up form the mΓ©tro through the Carrousel exit to rue Rivoli. When you come up, go immediately to your left. You will see a road that passes through the facade of the Louvre building. Go down that road and you will come out at the Carrousel.
What is there to see? First, look at the glass pyramid of the Louvre. At night it is all lit up and is an awesome sight. Walk to the Carrousel Arch and line yourself up with the pyramid behind you and look straight ahead. You will see the entire Champs ElysΓ©e, the Arch of Triumph, and the Avenue du Grande ArmΓ©e to La Defense. It is beautiful. If you walk in the direction of the Champs ElysΓ©e you will come to a road (going north and south), turn left and you will come to a bridge over the Seine. Go to the middle of the bridge. From here you will have unique views (looking east) of the towers of Notre Dame (yes they are still there) and the spire of Saint Chapelle on Ile de la CitΓ©. Now turn and look the other way. You will see the museum of Gare D'Orsay and if you look just beyond it on the west side you will see a beautiful night view of the Tour Eiffel. Note the Bateaux Mouches (tourist boats) on the Seine and the Grand Palais, as well.
Okay, now you can go back to your hotel and rest up for your busy next day. I guaranatee you, you will go home with beautiful memories you might never have had of Paris at night. If you are a photographer you these will be the best photos of your trip.
Written 22 April 2019
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel42,744 contributions
Mar 2022
This square is located just next to the Louvre museum and is usually full for people queuing to enter the museum.
Written 25 March 2022
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SoCalOregonian
Murrieta, CA10,355 contributions
Mar 2018 β’ Couples
This small circular area is located between the Louvre and Arc de Triomph du Carrousel. It is landscaped with a square of concrete in the center. It also functions as the center of a roundabout.
Written 4 September 2018
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,506 contributions
Jan 2024 β’ Couples
The classic space in the center of the Louvre with the gorgeous museum surrounding and the IM Pei Pyramid in your sight. Classic bold Paris and a pretty space for your museum visit.
Written 5 March 2024
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Ben F
Bloomington, IN1,817 contributions
Jul 2022 β’ Solo
This small, green area is always bustling with foot and vehicle traffic, since the Louvre is so close. Itβs safe and clean, and you will almost certainly find yourself here if visiting the Louvre.
Written 12 June 2023
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MrBill
Newport, UK817 contributions
Aug 2022 β’ Family
A stunning spot where the historic architecture of the past is splintered with the modern structure. This whole area exudes history and the creation of the modern facility are both sensitively realised and expertly delivered.
Written 29 August 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,506 contributions
Jun 2022
This is a park area in front of the Louvre, part of the whole Champs Elysees area. Statues are here, places to sit, some shade.
Written 25 July 2022
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