The Louvre: is the art worth the queues and the crowds?
Shared report · refreshed weekly · updated Nov 6, 2026
Complaints about noise and atmosphere split across the Mona Lisa crush, a packed and uncomfortable visit, a spoiled overall visit and the need to time a visit early.
OneStar read 842 Google Maps and Tripadvisor reviews of Louvre Museum posted from Nov 2025 to Nov 2026. Of the 842 people who reviewed Louvre Museum in OneStar's sample, 57% complain and 80% praise it. The top complaints about Louvre Museum are noise and atmosphere (31% of complaints), attraction experience (23%) and wait times (22%). In OneStar's sample of Louvre Museum reviews, 2% of reviewers say they won't come back. OneStar's report on Louvre Museum was last updated on Nov 6, 2026.
What goes wrong
I’m glad I have great memories of the Louvre, because it’s become a horror show. Ridiculous and vulgar—a destination as antithetical to art as Times Square.
Instead of educating its audience, the museum puts itself at the level of its most ignorant visitor, and offers him a me-too of Disneyland.
Vast numbers of people waiting in the rain to gain entry , including a large no of school parties.
Horrible experience at the Louvre Porte Sully 13 March 2pm No explanation on how to receive a group (I am a teacher and I accompany a class of 1st 16/17 years) I am given the ticket and basta My...
can't go there, reservation required for this beginning of April and unable to book tickets the site beugue... great ....
What goes well
The historical museum is very beautiful, huge, and with truly many works from all over the world, I recommend it at least once in a lifetime!
I have been there several times and I will go back again ♥️😍✨
What an amazing experience. The staff were so helpful and accommodating. I lost my carer near The Mona Lisa and the staff looked after me.
Devo dire che per questioni di tempo non sono potuto entrare ma già da fuori l’atmosfera è magica. Sicuramente ritornerò per visitare il museo
I just loved it. Safe location, close to station Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre
Reasons for quitting
The main complaint of the 18 reviewers who say they stopped or are quitting
Their categories
Yes or no questions the person who shared it asked of each review
The stunning array of artworks in the magnificent building were impossible to enjoy in the midst of dense crowds, and the noise was oppressive in many areas.
I’m glad I have great memories of the Louvre, because it’s become a horror show. Ridiculous and vulgar—a destination as antithetical to art as Times Square.
can't go there, reservation required for this beginning of April and unable to book tickets the site beugue... great ....
What they use it for
194 of 842 reviewers said; shares are of them
We went , on the occasion of a short stay in Paris, to visit the Legend, the Louvre. The majesty, grandeur and magnificence that exude from every stone of the Palace do not prepare the visitor for...
It is very convenient to purchase online, choosing the time slot and reducing the wait to enter. Even just walking through the halls looking at the masterpieces is a pleasure for both adults and...
One of the best museums in the world, but way too crowded, and it is hard to navigate; they should redo the map or provide better guidance because there are significant localization issues (extra...
What they ask for
46 reviews ask for something
Who is saying it
The biggest clear differences between audiences; 1 more with a free account
Star rating1 star: mention booking and reservations 2.5x as often as everyone (15% vs 6%).
Star rating5 stars: mention wait times 1.4x as often as everyone (35% vs 24%).
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