Louvre

Cycling by the Seine near the museum after dark, when it's deserted, still thrills this long-term resident.

Says too little can be seen there in the available time and suggests picking a different museum.

Wishes they had more time at the museum and would trade Notre Dame visit for extra hours there.

Says people have since come around to liking the pyramid.

Fitting the Louvre with other morning stops sounds overly ambitious for one day.

Agrees the Louvre is unnecessary on this packed trip.

Claims some centuries-old buildings easily beat the Louvre for impressiveness and calls the opposite view inexperienced.

Says the Louvre can feel overwhelming given its size and collections.

Visited on a Friday evening and found no line for the Mona Lisa, so recommends evening visits when open late.

Calls the Louvre an all-day visit and suggests focusing on one wing if time is short.

Says the pyramid isn't ugly, just a poor fit for its older courtyard setting.

Thinks a Louvre visit would become exhausting within a few hours of looking around.

Warns of always-long queues at the Louvre, even with pre-bought tickets, so allow a wait.

Could be dropped from a three-day Paris trip to focus on the highlights.

Suggests walking past the Louvre's courtyards on the way to Pont Neuf.

Says it is packed during the heritage weekend, so trying to visit it is not advised.

Suggests art fans spend a few extra hours at the Louvre.

Suggests a quick, minimal Louvre stop just to view its pyramid.

Says the Louvre could fill a whole day, but art fatigue sets in, so they stop and wander.

Entry took very long at the Louvre despite a timed ticket, so a one-morning visit seems unrealistic.

Advises skipping the crowded famous painting but seeing the Renaissance galleries, which are quieter.

Author spent a long, immersive stretch there on one trip and clearly valued the experience.