How this list works
The Louvre holds far more than anyone can see in a day. This list picks fifteen works that cover painting, sculpture, Egypt and Mesopotamia. The choice is ours, and the museum does not rank its collection. Each entry gives the wing, the level and the room number the museum lists.
Levels are numbered 0 for the ground floor, 1 for the first floor and -1 for the basement. The three wings are Denon, Sully and Richelieu, and they connect through the hall under the pyramid. A map of the wings and entrances helps before you start.
Rooms close on rotation, so a listed room is not a promise that the work is on view on your day. Check the museum's gallery list for your date. You may not manage all fifteen in one visit.
Room 711: the Salle des États
Four of the fifteen hang in one room in the Denon wing, level 1.
1. Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci
Denon, level 1, room 711. The best-known painting in the museum. See our page on the Mona Lisa for how to approach it.
2. Wedding Feast at Cana, Veronese
Denon, level 1, room 711. It hangs opposite the Mona Lisa, so you can look at both without leaving the room.
3. The Pastoral Concert, Titian
Denon, level 1, room 711, in the Salle des États with the Venetian paintings.
4. Man with a Glove, Titian
Denon, level 1, room 711.
Our picks: highlights tours
Guided visits that cover the main works, in a small group or with reserved access.
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Guided tours that cover the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and other highlights, with live prices and availability.
Greek sculpture and the Daru staircase
Two famous sculptures, one in each of two wings.
5. Venus de Milo (Aphrodite)
Sully, level 0. The museum gives room 345 in its collection database and room 346 in its masterpieces course, so check both numbers when you look for her. Details are on our Venus de Milo page.
6. Winged Victory of Samothrace
Denon, level 1, room 703, at the Daru staircase. See the Winged Victory page for its story.
Large French paintings
Three large paintings hang in the Denon wing, level 1. The museum lists them in rooms 700 and 702.
7. The Raft of the Medusa, Théodore Géricault
Denon, level 1, room 700.
8. Liberty Leading the People, Eugène Delacroix
Denon, level 1, room 700. It hangs in the same room as the Raft of the Medusa.
9. The Coronation of Napoleon, Jacques-Louis David
Denon, level 1, room 702. The museum also lists it as the Coronation of Joséphine.
Sculpture on level 0 in the Denon wing
Three sculptures in room 403.
10. Dying Slave, Michelangelo
Denon, level 0, room 403.
11. Rebellious Slave, Michelangelo
Denon, level 0, room 403, in the same room as the Dying Slave.
12. Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss, Antonio Canova
Denon, level 0, room 403.
Egypt and Mesopotamia
Three ancient works in the Sully and Richelieu wings.
13. The Seated Scribe
Sully, level 1, room 635.
14. The Great Sphinx of Tanis
Sully, level -1, room 338.
15. Law Code Stele of Hammurabi
Richelieu, level 0, room 227. The Mesopotamia galleries on this floor have been listed as closed in recent gallery lists, so confirm before you plan to end your day here.
A route through the fifteen
This order follows the locations above. We have laid it out on paper, so keep it flexible and do not rely on set walking times.
Start in Sully
Begin with Egypt (the Scribe, the Sphinx) and the Venus de Milo, then cross to the Denon wing.
Climb the Daru staircase
The Winged Victory stands at the top, on level 1 in Denon, the same level as the painting rooms.
Paintings on level 1
Go to rooms 700 and 702 for the Raft of the Medusa, Liberty and the Coronation, then to room 711 for the Mona Lisa, Veronese and Titian.
Sculpture on level 0
Come down to room 403 for the two Michelangelo slaves and the Canova.
Finish in Richelieu
End with Hammurabi if the Mesopotamia galleries are open. If not, stop at room 403 and finish with a walk in the Tuileries Garden.
For a smaller day, choose one wing. A guided tour saves planning time. The opening hours page shows which evenings run later, and when to visit covers seasons.
More guides
Pages that go deeper on single works and on planning.
Louvre highlights: frequently asked questions
What are the top works to see at the Louvre?
This guide lists fifteen, led by the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. It is an editorial selection, not a ranking by the museum.
How long does a highlights visit take?
The museum's own masterpieces course is planned at 90 minutes. That figure belongs to that course. We cannot give a time for this list, since it depends on queues, closed rooms and your pace.
Can I see all fifteen in one day?
Not guaranteed. Rooms close on rotation and the wings are far apart. Pick the works that matter most to you and treat the rest as extras.
Which wing has the most highlights?
Denon, with eleven of the fifteen. Sully has three and Richelieu one.
Is Hammurabi's stele always on view?
It is listed in Richelieu, level 0, room 227. The Mesopotamia galleries have been shown as closed in recent lists, so check the gallery list first.
Do I need a guided tour for the highlights?
No, but it removes the planning. The museum also sells its own guided tour and an audio guide at €6 in nine languages, German included.