Where the Winged Victory stands
The statue is in the Denon wing on level 1, in room 703, at the Daru staircase. In French the staircase is the Escalier Daru. Level 1 is the first floor above the ground floor, which the museum numbers level 0.
The sculpture shows a winged figure of Victory on the prow of a ship. Give yourself time to look at the whole figure first and at the details second.
This guide is independent and has no link to the museum, which sells its own tickets. Our ticket page lists the 2026 prices.
What to look at
The statue rewards a slow look from more than one angle.
The ship
The figure stands on the bow of a ship. The museum explains that the grey marble blocks of the ship were recognized only gradually as belonging to the figure.
The wings
Look at the wings and the drapery as well as the ship.
The staircase
The setting is part of the statue's effect. Take a moment on the staircase before you move on to the next room.
Louvre tours with the Winged Victory
Guided Louvre visits that stop at the Daru staircase and other highlights, with live prices and availability.
How the statue was put together
According to the museum, the figure and the ship were not found as one piece. The fragments of the figure and the grey marble blocks of the ship were identified as belonging together step by step. What you see today is the result of that long work.
The museum also says the ensemble returned in 2014 in a renewed presentation, after a conservation and cleaning campaign that lasted 18 months. That is a past event, not a closure you need to plan around. The statue has stood at the Daru staircase since then.
Planning your stop
Four points to settle before you go.
Check the room list
Rooms close on rotation, so check the museum's list of available galleries for your date. A listed room is where the work normally stands, not a guarantee.
Plan the route
The Mona Lisa is on the same level, in room 711, and Michelangelo's slaves are one level down in room 403. Our highlights route puts the Winged Victory between the Sully wing and the paintings.
Step-free access
The statue stands at a staircase. If you need a step-free route, ask at an information point for the current way to reach the best viewing spot. Our map guide explains the wings and levels.
Photos
Private photos are allowed in the permanent collections. Flash, extra lighting and selfie sticks are banned, and objects larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm cannot enter the reception area.
The three icons side by side
Most first-time visitors want the Winged Victory, the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Here is where each one stands.
| Work | Wing | Level | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winged Victory of Samothrace | Denon | 1 | 703, Daru staircase |
| Mona Lisa | Denon | 1 | 711, Salle des États |
| Venus de Milo | Sully | 0 | 345 or 346 |
The first two are on the same level of the same wing, so they make an easy pair. The Venus de Milo is in another wing, so plan the crossing through the hall under the pyramid. Together the three take longer than most people expect, especially if you stop at each one for more than a photo. Spread them over the day or pick the two that matter to you, and leave time for the rest of the collection.
Opening times and entry
The Louvre is open 9:00 to 18:00 on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and 9:00 to 21:00 on Wednesday and Friday. It is closed on Tuesday. The last entry is one hour before closing. You can read all hours, closing days and the late evenings on our opening hours page.
Choose a time slot before you travel. The museum recommends one, and at times it is mandatory. Adults pay €22 if they hold EEA citizenship or live in the EEA, and €32 if they do neither. Visitors under 18 enter free. Check the rules on the ticket page before you buy, Official tickets are sold by the museum.
More from the Louvre
Pages that fit a visit to the Winged Victory.
15 works to see
A numbered list with wing, level and room, and a route.
Venus de Milo
The Sully wing statue and the two room numbers the museum gives.
The Mona Lisa
Room 711 on the same level, and the plan for a new room.
Map, wings and entrances
How the three wings and the levels fit together.
Winged Victory: frequently asked questions
Where is the Winged Victory of Samothrace in the Louvre?
In the Denon wing on level 1, room 703, at the top of the Daru staircase.
What does the statue show?
A winged figure of Victory standing on the prow of a ship.
Was the statue restored?
Yes. After a conservation and cleaning campaign of 18 months, the ensemble returned in 2014 in a renewed presentation, according to the museum.
Is there a step-free way to see it?
The statue stands at a staircase. Ask at an information point for the current step-free options before you go.
Is it on the same floor as the Mona Lisa?
Yes. Both are in the Denon wing on level 1. The Mona Lisa is in room 711 and the Winged Victory in room 703.
Do I need a separate ticket?
No. The statue is part of the permanent collection covered by museum entry.