"We have problems with the building," Louvre Museum director Laurence des ... at the heart of Paris and at the heart of the history of France," said des Cars. But it's also an issue of upkeep.

such as the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, and numerous shops and eateries. The facade of the building is decorated in an art nouveau style; the hotel's interior is equally elegant. Rooms are ...