But it’s hard to be trapped inside on a warm early summer day. Regardless, it is still always better to book your Louvre tickets in advance. The Louvre is enormous; at minimum, I recommend ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: The Louvre is free for all visitors on the first Friday of the month after 6 p.m. (except in July and August), and all day on Bastille Day (July 14). – Laura French If you ...