The Louvre-Lens: a gateway between art and history in the heart of Hauts-de-France
Housed on a former mining site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Louvre-Lens is much more than just a museum.
Opened in 2012, it symbolizes the encounter between universal art and regional history.
Its mission is to make the treasures of the Parisian Louvre accessible to all, through exceptionally rich temporary and permanent exhibitions.
Designed by the Japanese architectural firm SANAA, the building is distinguished by its clean lines and glass facades.
The centerpiece of the museum, the Galerie du Temps is one of the major assets of the Louvre-Lens.
Completely renovated in 2024, it presents more than 250 masterpieces spread over 3,000 m² in a refined space bathed in light. You can explore five millennia of art history, from Antiquity to the 19th century.
The fluid and educational scenography is accessible to everyone, amateurs and novices alike.
Another advantage: it's completely free!
In addition to its permanent collection, the Louvre-Lens is renowned for the quality of its temporary exhibitions.
They are regularly praised for their audacity and relevance.
Each year, two major retrospectives put an era or an artist into perspective.
Until January 2026, you can discover Gothic art through the centuries.
These cultural events attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year and position the museum as a major player on the international art scene.
📍Access: 99 rue Paul Bert 62300 Lens
⌚ Hours: Wednesday to Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays and on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th.
💶 Rates:
Galerie du Temps and Pavillon de Verre: Free
Temporary exhibition gallery: €12. Free for children under 18.
The Pavillon du Golf combines the comfort of a four-star hotel with the independence of a gîte.
Located opposite the Arras golf course in a typical Artois building, it offers five comfortable, designer rooms.
You will have access to breakfast served at the Hotel Le Fairway at the L'Albatros restaurant, 200 meters away.
Treat yourself to a wellness break at the Cinq Mondes Spa, thanks to the heated indoor pool, hammam, sauna, and jacuzzi.
With family or friends, you can even privatize the entire Pavilion.
Opened in 2012, it symbolizes the encounter between universal art and regional history.
Its mission is to make the treasures of the Parisian Louvre accessible to all, through exceptionally rich temporary and permanent exhibitions.
Designed by the Japanese architectural firm SANAA, the building is distinguished by its clean lines and glass facades.
An exceptional museum in Lens
The Galerie du Temps, a journey through 5,000 years of history
The centerpiece of the museum, the Galerie du Temps is one of the major assets of the Louvre-Lens.
Completely renovated in 2024, it presents more than 250 masterpieces spread over 3,000 m² in a refined space bathed in light. You can explore five millennia of art history, from Antiquity to the 19th century.
The fluid and educational scenography is accessible to everyone, amateurs and novices alike.
Another advantage: it's completely free!
Internationally renowned temporary exhibitions
In addition to its permanent collection, the Louvre-Lens is renowned for the quality of its temporary exhibitions.
They are regularly praised for their audacity and relevance.
Each year, two major retrospectives put an era or an artist into perspective.
Until January 2026, you can discover Gothic art through the centuries.
These cultural events attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year and position the museum as a major player on the international art scene.
Practical information
📍Access: 99 rue Paul Bert 62300 Lens
⌚ Hours: Wednesday to Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays and on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th.
💶 Rates:
Galerie du Temps and Pavillon de Verre: Free
Temporary exhibition gallery: €12. Free for children under 18.
Stay at the Pavillon du Golf in Arras
The Pavillon du Golf combines the comfort of a four-star hotel with the independence of a gîte.
Located opposite the Arras golf course in a typical Artois building, it offers five comfortable, designer rooms.
You will have access to breakfast served at the Hotel Le Fairway at the L'Albatros restaurant, 200 meters away.
Treat yourself to a wellness break at the Cinq Mondes Spa, thanks to the heated indoor pool, hammam, sauna, and jacuzzi.
With family or friends, you can even privatize the entire Pavilion.
