The articulate masonry of stone buildings on the Louvre Palace in central Paris.br/br/The Mus#233;e du Louvre contains more than 380,000#160;objects and displays 35,000#160;works of art in eight curatorial departments with more than 60,600 square metres dedicated to the permanent collection. The Louvre exhibits sculptures, objets d'art, paintings, drawings, and archaeological finds. It is the world's most visited museum, averaging 15,000#160;visitors per day.br/br/Paris is the capital and largest city of France, situated on the river Seine. Paris is today one of the world's leading business and cultural centres, and its influences in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities.