Discover the story of the Louvre Pyramid, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris and an essential stop for anyone visiting the Louvre Museum. We explore how architect I. M. Pei transformed the historic Cour Napoléon with a modern glass pyramid, why the project caused such controversy, and how it eventually became one of the defining images of Paris.

From François Mitterrand’s Grand Louvre project to the vast underground entrance hidden beneath the courtyard, this episode reveals the architecture, history and engineering behind the Louvre Pyramid, the smaller glass pyramids and the inverted pyramid inside the Carrousel du Louvre.

A perfect listen for anyone planning a trip to Paris, looking for things to do near the Louvre, or interested in French history, Paris architecture, museums, iconic buildings and the work of I. M. Pei.

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