The Louvre Palace (Palais du Louvre) which houses the museum was begun as a fortress by Philip II in the 12th century, with remnants of this building still visible in the crypt. image: Pierre-Emmanuel Malissin, Frédéric Valdes
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The Louvre Palace (Palais du Louvre) which houses the museum was begun as a fortress by Philip II in the 12th century, with remnants of this building still visible in the crypt.

image: Pierre-Emmanuel Malissin, Frédéric Valdes

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    To think I’ve been there… *cries*
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    Truelife: i got lost down there! (and in the egyptian exhibit too for that matter)
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