Secret Entrance to the Louvre

Here is a secret.

When you next visit Paris try to find this little known entrance to the Louvre rather than enduring the crowds at the Pyramid . You reach the Lion’s Gate ( Porte des Lions ) via the Tuilleries on the Seine side of the museum. It’s closed on Fridays but open on all other days and queues are rare. Once inside a modern staircase will take you directly to the Grande Gallerie and the Italian collections.