Airbnb will transform the Louvre’s Pyramid into a bedroom and let guests drink with the Mona Lisa

Night in a museum of masterpieces: Airbnb transforms the Louvre’s glass Pyramid into a bedroom and lets guests drink cocktails in front of the Mona Lisa and dine with Venus de Milo

  • Airbnb is running a competition to give two lucky guests the chance to spend a night at the Louvre in Paris 
  • The experience includes being greeted by an art-historian, who will take the two guests on a bespoke tour 
  • Guests will be treated to cocktails, dinner and an intimate acoustic concert in Napoleon III’s lavish apartments

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Art fans are being given the chance to spend a night at the world’s most popular museum alongside its stunning masterpieces.

Airbnb has teamed up with the Louvre to let one lucky competition winner and a guest see what happens inside the building once the lights go out.

They will sleep in the famous glass pyramid, which has been transformed into a bedroom, drink cocktails in front of the Mona Lisa and have dinner in the company of the Venus de Milo.

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Aibnb is offering two lucky art fans the chance to spend the night at the Louvre in Paris after all the other visitors have left. One of the experiences they will be treated to is having cocktails in front of the Mona Lisa 

The two guests will also have an extravagant feast in a pop-up dining room located right next to the Venus de Milo statue

The two guests will also have an extravagant feast in a pop-up dining room located right next to the Venus de Milo statue 

The experience includes being greeted by an art historian, who will take the two guests on a bespoke tour, like those previously given to Barack Obama, Beyoncé and Jay-Z

The experience includes being greeted by an art historian, who will take the two guests on a bespoke tour, like those previously given to Barack Obama, Beyoncé and Jay-Z

The bedroom where the two lucky guests will sleep will be located inside the Louvre's famous glass Pyramid

The bedroom where the two lucky guests will sleep will be located inside the Louvre’s famous glass Pyramid 

It is the first time that anyone has been granted permission to sleep in the Paris museum overnight

It is the first time that anyone has been granted permission to sleep in the Paris museum overnight

It is the first time that anyone has been allowed to sleep in the Paris museum overnight and it is being described as a ‘one night only’ event.

The experience also includes being greeted by an art historian, who will take the two guests on a bespoke tour, like those previously given to Barack Obama, Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

They will then toast the Mona Lisa with a cosy Renaissance-inspired aperitif, while relaxing on a sumptuous Parisian lounge sofa and listening to the atmospheric sounds of French music on vinyl records.

Venus de Milo, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, will then ‘host’ an extravagant feast in a pop-up dining room.

While gazing at the Mona Lisa, the two guests will be able to listen to the atmospheric sounds of French music on vinyl records

While gazing at the Mona Lisa, the two guests will be able to listen to the atmospheric sounds of French music on vinyl records

Emmanuel Marill, general manager of Airbnb France, said: 'Paris is one of the most attractive cities in the world and the Louvre is one of the most loved and celebrated institutions in Paris'

Emmanuel Marill, general manager of Airbnb France, said: ‘Paris is one of the most attractive cities in the world and the Louvre is one of the most loved and celebrated institutions in Paris’

The competition to spend a night at the Louvre is open until 11.59pm (French time) on April 12. You must answer the question: 'Why would you be the Mona Lisa's perfect guest?'

The competition to spend a night at the Louvre is open until 11.59pm (French time) on April 12. You must answer the question: ‘Why would you be the Mona Lisa’s perfect guest?’

And lastly, guests will be treated to an intimate acoustic concert in Napoleon III’s lavish apartments.

Anne-Laure Béatrix, deputy managing director of the Musée du Louvre, said: ‘We are happy to offer this unique and special experience for two people to stay in the museum overnight, in a bespoke pyramid shaped bedroom.

‘We know that many people would love the opportunity to wander alone at night through the Louvre and we want this to be a magical and unforgettable experience.

‘With Airbnb’s partnership, we hope to encourage more people to discover how truly accessible and inspiring the wonders of art can be.’

Airbnb’s partnership with the Louvre extends beyond the lucky winner of the contest and their guest.

Anne-Laure Béatrix, deputy managing director of the Musée du Louvre, said: 'We know that many people would love the opportunity to wander alone at night through the Louvre and we want this to be a magical and unforgettable experience'

Anne-Laure Béatrix, deputy managing director of the Musée du Louvre, said: ‘We know that many people would love the opportunity to wander alone at night through the Louvre and we want this to be a magical and unforgettable experience’ 

From May until the end of the year, a series of experiences at the museum will be bookable on the Airbnb platform. Airbnb say these experiences will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Emmanuel Marill, general manager of Airbnb France, said: ‘Paris is one of the most attractive cities in the world and the Louvre is one of the most loved and celebrated institutions in Paris.

‘We are thrilled to partner with them and to offer exciting and unique experiences that will celebrate our community and welcome Parisians and international travellers to rediscover the museum in a new and authentic way.’

The competition to spend a night at the Louvre is open until 11.59pm (French time) on April 12. You must answer the question: ‘Why would you be the Mona Lisa’s perfect guest?’ To enter visit airbnb.com/louvre.