And not just for the recently moved Mona Lisa … The world's most visited museum is quietest first thing in the morning. You can whiz round ticking off the biggies in the three wings and 10 collections (from Ancient Egypt to Decorative Arts), but this is a place to spend the whole day exploring. Do, though, get a map. Free on the first Sunday of each month.
Cour Napoleon; Tel: 01 40 20 53 17; Metro: Palais-Royal-Musee du Louvre; www.louvre.fr/