The largest museum in the Western world needs no introduction. Housing more than 35,000 artworks across four levels, three wings and through delightful alfresco courtyards, the Musée du Louvre first started life as a fortress in 1190. Converted to a royal palace in the 16th century, the Louvre has since housed artworks from the world's most recognised and influential artists.
Leonardo de Vinci, Rafael and Eugène Delacroix barely scrape the surface of the impressive collection of artists featured here. With more than 380,000 displayed objects to discover, you'll need much more than a day to uncover this cultural treasure trove.