Designed by Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei, the 1980s-built pyramid marks the entrance of the museum. It was President François Mitterrand's wish to buid this, shortly after his election. 21 meters high, on a 30 m square base, this pyramid, for which the optical glass made by Saint-Gobain limits the effects of reflection, is set onto an aluminum frame supported by a stainless steel structure.After much controversy around such a futuristic look right in the middle of a historic monument, it is now perfectly well accepted, its transparency integrating well in this important historical spot of Paris.Now: look away from the pyramid to the North, up some distance, can you see an "Arc de Triomphe"? Go ahead and pause your device, and walk to it. Turn the device back on once you 've arrived.You are facing the "Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel". This famous monument celebrates Napoleon's victories, including his victory at Austerlitz in the early 19th century. This is one of the most representative works of the Imperial style. This arc makes reference to the triumphal arches of the Roman Empire.Carousels were actually military celebrations, luxurious performances given by riders during which they paraded in quadrilles. The carousel that was performed under Louis XIV in the 17th century was so great that this plaza and the Louvre bridge took on the name.The Arch of the Carrousel marks the entrance of the Tuileries. And imagine another palace here that actually really existed, the Palace of the Tuileries. It closed off the Louvre Palace on its west side, but it was burned down during the civil war of the Commune period, and it was decided to demolish it completely. From that point on and today, we can enjoy a beautiful view towards the Place de la Concorde, the Champs Elysees and at the very end, the Arc de Triomphe.In fact, why don't you go on in that very direction, while staying in the center of the way in order to see this perspective? Walk forward towards the Jardin des Tuileries. Go to the first round basin, which is called the "Grand Bassin Rond