landmark · Paris, France
Louvre Pyramid
The scene
The glass pyramid and the galleries beneath are where Assane Diop pulls off his audacious opening heist.
How to visit
The courtyard and pyramid are free to walk around any time; entering the museum needs a timed ticket booked ahead, and it's closed on Tuesdays. Go early or late to dodge the crush.
Address: Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France · Open in Google Maps
- The Tuileries gardens stretch west from the pyramid.
- The glass pyramid is floodlit beautifully at night.
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Good to know
- What was filmed at Louvre Pyramid?
- The glass pyramid and the galleries beneath are where Assane Diop pulls off his audacious opening heist.
- Can you visit Louvre Pyramid?
- The courtyard and pyramid are free to walk around any time; entering the museum needs a timed ticket booked ahead, and it's closed on Tuesdays. Go early or late to dodge the crush.
- Where is Louvre Pyramid?
- Louvre Pyramid is a real filming location in Paris. Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
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