Louvre free on Sunday

I read that the Louvre is free the 1st Sunday of the month, execpt for the Napoleon Hall. What is that hall? Are there important exhibits there?-fy=11

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The Louvre%26#39;s web page should give you all necessary information about special exhibits, hours, etc.

Be prepared for a really packed place. Personally, I%26#39;d avoid that free day. Do you really need to save those few Euro?

http://www.louvre.fr/anglais/fr_d.htm

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The Hall Napol��on is the name used to denote the space beneath the Pyramid which is now the official entrance to the Louvre. I dont see how that could be closed. I will second Coco%26#39;s statement concerning crowds. However, the Louvre is gigantic so if you are not going for the mega art works then you can always find a quite corner of the museum.

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mayzach,

We were at the Louve this March 1st and enjoyed the free entrance. Went through the shopping mall and just walked in, about 9:30 AM.....Carrosel du Louve. We even went out of the Louve itself and then back in without a problem (a little line the second time, but hardly anything). Yes it might have been a little crowded in the afternoon, but it is often crowded (free or not) and it is so big with so much to see, it%26#39;s not a problem. I guess it would depend somewhat on what month you are going, but do go in that entrance whenever you go.

The French paintings wing was closed for viewing. Dont remember what it is called now but it does have my favorite works, so I was disappointed....another time. Maybe that is what you mean. Everything else seemed to be opened even Napoleon%26#39;s apartments, though we certainly did not go to every area.....not in one day.

I would say go on the free day, early. This was not our first free visit and we sure enjoy getting something for nothing....Also, if you are a teacher (or union member, I think) and have your ID, you can get into many museums free, anythime................Bea

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On any given day there will be a wing or two that is closed at the Louvre, free or not, and it will be clearly posted before you purchase your tickets.

As for going early... excellent advice. If you plan on staying the day, head for the popular exhibits first, if just half a day, try to be out by 2pm.