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Read the Louvre’s wings, levels and room numbers
Use the wing, level and room number together to find your bearings.
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Begin with the wing
Denon, Sully and Richelieu are the names of the museum’s three wings. Look for your destination’s wing before trying to follow an individual room number. The same visit may cross from one wing into another.
Check the signed level
Use the level printed on the museum map and signs, including the minus sign on underground levels. A nearby room on a different level may require a separate stair or lift connection. Check that connection before setting off if you need step-free access.
Let the number confirm your position
The three-digit room number is a useful check when you arrive. Consecutive numbers do not promise a direct doorway between rooms, and a room closure can change the available passage.
When the map stops making sense
Museum maps are available in nine languages at the information desks. Show staff your next room number and ask which open passage to use. A moment spent locating yourself is easier than trying to recover from an uncertain shortcut.