Colonnade du Louvre

Drawn then built by the architect Claude Perrault, this historical vestige composes the oriental facade of the Louvre Palace. This monument was initially edified at the periphery of the French capital between 1667 and 1670. With the extension of the town has been gradually included in the town to finally, be situated in the center of Paris.

Categorized amongst the masterpieces representing the classicism of the hexagon, the Louvre Colonnade is actually implanted in the first borough of the town. Its unique architectural style worth it the most visited museum of France. Essentially composed of circular pillars inspired by the Greco-Roman style of the first century after J-c, the Louvre Colonnade has largely contributed to shape the history of France.

Having remained for a long time unfinished, the Louvre Palace has regained its brightness with the construction of this vestige. The integrality of the structure of this monument bas been based on granite cut with precision. Its initial fortress-like aspect destined to inform enemies attacks, has evaluate over time.

Thanks to the continual renovations that is has known during several generations of great rulers starting from Louis XIV to Louis Philippe I, the Louvre Colonnade has become a luxurous residence.

Considered for a long time as being a living symbol of classical and living French art, this facade is situated in the eastern part of the Louvre has been renamed « Colonnade de Perrault». This great architect of the 17th century knew how to valorize his know-how. He exposed its perspective from a modern view of the symmetry and applied his new theories for the edification of the famous Colonnade du Louvre.

Address:
Place du Louvre
75001 Paris

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