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Airbnb and the Louvre Museum offer sleepover with Mona Lisa

Kick back with Mona Lisa. Photo: Airbnb x Louvre ©Julian Abrams
Kick back with Mona Lisa. Photo: Airbnb x Louvre ©Julian Abrams

A night in Paris is a dream holiday for many people, but Airbnb's partnership with the Louvre is an experience even Beyoncé would drool over. 

To mark the 30th anniversary of the iconic glass Pyramid structure that welcomes more than 10 million visitors per year, Airbnb has partnered up with the Musée du Louvre to transform one of the most famous landmarks in the world into a cosy holiday home. 

The winner will sleep under the Parisian stars in their own mini pyramid. Photo: Airbnb x Louvre ©Julian Abrams

On April 30th, one lucky winner and their guest will get to experience the ultimate sleepover with some of the most famous masterpieces in history. 

The magic will begin at sundown, when the winning duo will make their way to the museum where they will be treated to a bespoke tour, led by an art historian and offering the kind of access only shared with the likes of the Obamas, Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

After that, the pair will adjourn to one of the grand halls where they will toast the Mona Lisa herself with a cosy Renaissance-inspired aperitif, reclining on a sumptuous Parisian lounge sofa. If that wasn't memorable enough, a soundtrack of French music - played on vinyl, of course - will be created for them. 

All the creature comforts of home, with an added masterpiece. Photo: Airbnb x Louvre ©Julian Abrams

Their next host will be none other than Venus de Milo, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, who will oversee an extravagant feast in a pop-up dining room.

A grand feast will be hosted by Venus de Milo. Photo: Airbnb x Louvre ©Julian Abrams

Finally, guests will get to experience life in the French courts as they are treated to an intimate acoustic concert in Napoleon III’s lavish Apartments.

There's no better place for an intimate concert than Napoleon III's Apartments. Photo: Airbnb x Louvre ©Julian Abrams

Feast enjoyed, vinyl played and a reenactment of 'APESH*T' by Beyoncé and Jay-Z done, the winners will retire to their bedroom under the Pyramid and Parisian stars for what will no doubt be an iconic sleepover. 

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". 

The competition coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Louvre's Glass Pyramid. Photo: Airbnb x Louvre ©Julian Abrams

"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," said Emmanuel Marill, General Manager, Airbnb France. "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."

To enter the competition, go to www.airbnb.com/louvre before April 12th at 10:59pm and answer this question:

Why would you be the Mona Lisa's perfect guest?

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