I've found a new favorite section of the Musée du Louvre. There's a lot to choose from and despite my annual membership I still have more ground to cover. But for now, I declare the newly reopened section entitled "De Louis XIV à Louis XVI" (From Louis XIV to Louis XVI) one of my preferred series of rooms to walk through during a visit.

These rooms had been closed for almost 10 years as a major restoration was underway. The $35.4 million (€25 million) bill was footed entirely by private donors, mainly by the famous watch manufacturer Breguet. The rooms reopened to the public mid-June of this year all sparkly "new" and lavish as ever.

From Louis XIV to Louis XVI room in Louvre, Paris, pink and blue

The rooms start with period rooms in the style of Louis XIV and continue through to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. There is even some furniture and personal affects of Marie Antoinette's on display at the end of the collection.

Decorative rooms at the from Louis XIV to Louis XVI collection, Louvre, Paris

I love the rooms in the Louvre that remind me that this museum was formerly a palace. The Napoleon III Apartments in the Louvre are my go-to when I want to get a dose of lavish French decor, and now this collection in the Sully wing is being added to that list.

Looking up at the cupola painted by Antoine François Callet (originally for the Palais Bourbon) — Looking up at the cupola painted by Antoine François Callet (originally for the Palais Bourbon)

There's plenty to see in this gallery displaying over 2,000 pieces including housewares and lots of gorgeous Sèvres porcelain. The snuffbox below is one of my favorite pieces on display if that gives you an indication of the level of glitz I appreciate. If you're on board with me, go see this section while at the Louvre!