The Grande Galerie was built by King Henri IV (1589–1610). More than a quarter of a mile long and one hundred feet wide, it was the longest edifice of its kind in the world.
  

The musée du Louvre dates to August 10th, 1793, when the grande Galerie was opened to the public.

Go to the index page of pictures of the musée du Louvre.

Take a look at the pictures I’ve taken on trips to Italy

See the pictures I’ve taken in the United States

Take a look at the photographs I’ve taken in Canada