How did the Louvre get its name?
How did the Louvre get its name? The origins of the name “Louvre” are somewhat disputed. According to the authoritative Grand Larousse encyclopédique, the name derives from an association with wolf hunting den (via Latin: lupus, lower Empire: lupara). Why is it called the Musee d Orsay? The Musée d’Orsay was originally built as a […]