by janoseagle

The Ceilings of the Louvre

The Louvre was originally built over 800 years ago as a fortress to protect the citizenry of Paris. That fortress was torn down and replaced with a magnificent palace for the royal family.

The ornate painted ceilings are exceedingly beautiful.

Chambre du Roi (The King’s Room)

Galerie d’Apollon

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