Zurbarán at the Louvre: the Spanish master in the Hall Napoléon
By Rédaction My Sweet Paris · Published 9 November 2026
On Mondays many Paris museums close, but not the Louvre. It is the perfect chance to see the major exhibition devoted to Francisco de Zurbarán (1598-1664), master of the Spanish Golden Age, on show beneath the pyramid until 25 January 2027.
Why see Zurbarán?
A 17th-century Spanish painter, Francisco de Zurbarán is known for his strikingly present saints and monks, his austere still lifes and his brilliant white drapery. Co-produced with the National Gallery in London and the Art Institute of Chicago, the exhibition finally brings a large body of his work to Paris.
What is there to see?
- The Zurbarán (1598-1664) exhibition, in the Hall Napoléon beneath the pyramid.
- In the same space, Sculpter la couleur: 23 Spanish 17th-century sculptures on loan from the National Museum of Sculpture in Valladolid.
- Guided tours of the exhibition run several days a week, including Mondays.
Opening hours and tickets
- The Louvre opens every day except Tuesday, from 9 am to 6 pm, with late opening on Fridays until 9.45 pm.
- Tickets €22 for European Union visitors, €32 for non-EU visitors; free for under-18s and under-26s resident in the European Economic Area.
- Book a time slot on the Louvre website, which also lists any exceptional closures.
How to get there from the hotel?
On foot, about 25 minutes via the Madeleine and rue Saint-Honoré (estimate). By metro, take line 14 from Madeleine to Pyramides, then walk a few minutes. Find the Louvre on our illustrated map and see its page in Discover Paris.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Louvre open on Mondays?
Yes. The Louvre closes on Tuesdays, not Mondays: a good option early in the week, when other museums are closed.
How long is the Zurbarán exhibition on?
It runs in the Hall Napoléon from 7 October 2026 to 25 January 2027.
How much is a ticket?
€22 for European Union visitors and €32 for non-EU visitors; free for under-18s and EEA residents under 26.
How do I get there from the hotel?
On foot in about 25 minutes (estimate), or by metro line 14 from Madeleine to Pyramides.
Practical information
- Musée du Louvre, Hall Napoléon, 75001 Paris — about 25 minutes’ walk from the hotel (estimate); metro Pyramides (line 14).
- “Zurbarán (1598-1664)” exhibition until 25 January 2027.
- Every day except Tuesday, 9 am – 6 pm; Friday until 9.45 pm.
- €22 (EU), €32 (non-EU); free for under-18s and EEA residents under 26.
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Sources
- Musée du Louvre — Zurbarán (1598-1664) — 9 November 2026
- Sortiraparis — Ce peintre espagnol du XVIIe s’expose enfin au Louvre — 9 November 2026
- Paris je t’aime — Exposition Zurbarán — 9 November 2026