Mark a star in your diaries for every first Sunday of the month in Paris – since 2000, the city's national museums (with the exception of the Grand Palais, but including such behemoths as the Louvre and the Orsay and offbeat treasures like the Musée Albert Kahn) have opened their doors to the public for absolutely no ...
Entrance is free for everyone aged under 18 all year, and under 26s on Friday evenings. On the first Saturday of each month between 6pm and 9.45pm, and all day on Bastille Day (14 July), entrance is free for everyone. Be warned though, the galleries get even busier at these times.
The Covid-19 pandemic requires changes to the organisation of museum staffing at the Louvre. The museum management has therefore been forced to temporarily suspend the Wednesday and Friday late-night openings, as well as the free late-night opening on the first Saturday of the month.
The Louvre can be really packed on the weekends, especially the first Sunday of the month when it is free. You can avoid the crowds there by arriving as early as possible, 9 AM if possible.
Free museums on the 1st Sunday of the month
- Museum of the Orangery (1st) (Museum of Impressionists, Water Lilies)
- Museum of Arts and Crafts (3rd) (also free on Thursdays at night from 6 to 9:30 pm)
- Picasso Museum (4e)
- Cluny Museum (5th) (museum of the Middle Ages)
- Delacroix Museum (6th) (also on July 14)
Standard Ticket – Purchasing a ticket at the museum entrance costs 15 € per person. If you opt to buy the ticket online, it is 17 €. It sounds tempting to opt for the lower cost option however it should be noted that queues at the entrance are often incredibly long and so it is advisable to book your ticket in advance.
Beating the Crowds at the Louvre
The best time to visit the Louvre is on Wednesday and Friday evenings when the museum is open until 9:45 pm. Experience the museum with fewer people and less noise. (You can even check out our evening tour at the Louvre.)
Go Early. The Louvre museum opens at 9 AM every day except for Tuesdays, which is when you can expect the least crowd. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to avoid any delay, because once you miss the designated time slot, it can be difficult to access the venue.
The Louvre currently boasts an average of over eight million visitors per year — making it pretty clear why avoiding peak times is absolutely necessary if you want to experience the collections in more than a superficial way. Avoid weekdays and the first Sunday of the month, when admission is free for all visitors.
Regarding meeting time: They are strict about the Time slots as it helps regulate the flow or crowds; i.e., overcrowding and queues. . I had a a guide for 10am. Even though we all met 20min. early, she didn't advance to the entrance until 10am, stating that "our time is 10am and that's when we are permitted to enter.
* It's important to remember that if you arrive too late for your individual access slot, as depicted on your e-ticket, the bearer of that e-ticket will be subject to the same terms of access to The Louvre - and waiting in the general queue - as all other visitors.
Notre Dame Cathedral Tickets
There is no Notre Dame Cathedral entrance fee if one just wants to enter the cathedral. Free admission is allowed to both adults and children.
Mark a star in your diaries for every first Sunday of the month in Paris – since 2000, the city's national museums (with the exception of the Grand Palais, but including such behemoths as the Louvre and the Orsay and offbeat treasures like the Musée Albert Kahn) have opened their doors to the public for absolutely no ...
Many visitors to the Louvre Museum wonder if they need to buy a separate Mona Lisa ticket to see the masterpiece. Well, no. The regular Louvre Museum ticket allows you to see all the exhibits on display in the art museum.
How much does it cost to climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris? The price of an entrance ticket to the monument at Place Charles de Gaulle is 13 euros. The visit is free if certain conditions are met: -18 years old, 18-25 years EU and permanent resident outside the EU, unemployed, disabled and accompanying.
No dress code, but it's recommended to use a confortable shoes and wear something light. You will walk a lot.
You can be in and out of the Louvre in about 40 minutes if you just want to see the greatest hits, and if you go through the Carrousel or another entrance other than the Pyramid. You can also spend days visiting the Louvre if you want.
Maximum size of bag allowed
You cannot bring large bags or suitcases to the museum but lockers are available free of charge for smaller items. Please note: Any items exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm will not be allowed in the museum (welcome area and exhibition rooms).
Instead, arrive after 3pm and you'll avoid the long, morning lines. Even better, come after 6pm on a Wednesday or Friday for the late-night opening (until 9.45pm — the museum usually shuts at 6pm).
Plan to spend at least two hours in the museum to see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and a few pieces in between. If you plan to stay longer, there are six restaurants, cafes, and counters where you can grab a bite in the museum.
The busiest days are during June-September, the quietest time December and January. Visiting after 3pm is the best bet at any time of year.
VINCENZO PERUGGIA STOLE THE MONA LISA
Two years after the notorious gank of the Mona Lisa, the thief was caught trying to sell the priceless painting to an art dealer in Florence, Italy. Peruggia was a handyman and a former employee of the Louvre.
A coffee break inside the Musée du Louvre!
Located under the Pyramid, at the very heart of the Musée du Louvre, Starbucks welcomes coffee enthusiasts from around the world in a warm and friendly atmosphere to enjoy a perfectly roasted, carefully prepared coffee.