Louvre App ships as Louvre Apple store opens

The acclaimed Musée du Louvre has introduced its own App through the App Store as Apple moves to open its first retail store to the French public in Paris at the Louvre Carrousel tomorrow morning.

The Louvre App lets iPhone and iPod touch users wander the magnificent Louvre museum where they can explore the galleries of the ancient palace, cross medieval ditches and browse a selection of the finest works of the museum accompanied by comments, details and video. The Louvre App also provides access to practical information about the museum such as opening hours, maps and services.

The app is easy to navigate and is split into five sections:

Artworks - where users can discover fifty major works from the museum with narrative, detailed views and a description of the art and its location within the museum.

The Palace - which offers ten views from outside and inside the museum. Each image offers detailed information on the corresponding hall as well as explanatory content (text, images, location, video).

Tour - which allows users to browse through the museum via seven videos in full screen.

Bookmarks - where users can bookmark their favourite selection of works and halls.

Visitor information - offers information on everything visitors to the museum will need: access, timetables, tariffs, services, map and contacts.

The Louvre App is available for free