The Louvre in Paris, France is full of beauty inside and out. It’s located an easy walk from the Eiffel Tower and numerous cafes, but you may want to save those for another day — the Louvre is a full day (at least) of art and history.

Inside you’ll find some of the best known art EVER. The Mona Lisa is there (please don’t bring up The Da Vinci Code), as is the armless beauty of Venus de Milo.

The building that houses the Louvre was built in the 12th century, and the museum has been there since 1793. It’s a work of art in its own right.

There are plenty of family activities, including guided tours, workshops and storytellers. There are even special deals and activities for visitors under the age of 30 (anyone older and you can’t trust them!).

The Louvre is a must-see on any trip to France. Take the kids, they’ll thank you.

This post is part of UpTake’s Monday Museums & Monuments Series.

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After all, this is France...

Epcot at Walt Disney World features a plethora of pavilions in its World Showcase that pay homage to specific countries. That Eiffel Tower in the distance? If you said “France” then congratulations, you’re a winner.

The food in the pavilion is quite good, and most, if not all, of the Disney cast members in the area are young people from various regions of France. Disney’s spin on France is focused on la Belle Epoque (the Beautiful Time, 1870-1910).

Fun fact: The park area nestled along the canal is inspired by “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” by artist Georges Seurat.

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Photo by Tricia Honea

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Hello Readers! Here is a review of UpTake’s new blog series, ‘Things Are Looking Up!” We like to view the world with a little different perspective. Try it: Stretch your neck, gaze directly UP and TAKE a moment for yourself and all that is above you. It could be the Eiffel Tower, a flag waving in the air, a flock of birds or a light fixture. Whatever it is, literally and figuratively, have an ‘UpTake‘ today!

Better yet, if you have a camera, take a snap and send it our way, we would love to post it!

Find out more about the UpTakes above: Golden Gate Bridge; Chinese New Year; US Capitol Building; Temple of the Oympian Zeus in Greece; The Eiffel Tower, The Empire State Building; Hawaii; Vancouver, British Columbia; Indianapolis War Memorial; New Orleans

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This was the tallest structure in the world until 1930. When it was first constructed it was considered an eyesore and is now the most visited monument in the world. Originally this structure was planned to be built in Barcelona, but is now the iconic symbol of one of the most romantic cities in the world. Read More »