Louvre
The world's largest art museum, home to the Mona Lisa. Even pass holders need a time slot, so book early.
Paris Museum Pass
Skip the queue once at 50+ museums and monuments, from the Louvre to Versailles.
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- Free cancellation, 24 hours before
- Activates at first museum visit
The Paris Museum Pass is the city's official museum pass. One ticket gets you into the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, the Palace of Versailles, the Arc de Triomphe and 50+ other sites, once each, with no need to queue at the ticket office. Available for 2, 4 or 6 days. The Eiffel Tower and public transport are not included.
Included
What's covered by the Paris Museum Pass
Musée d'Orsay
The world's finest collection of Impressionist works by Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh.
Palace of Versailles
The lavish royal palace just outside Paris. The pass covers the palace itself, but not the gardens on fountain-show days.
Arc de Triomphe & Sainte-Chapelle
A viewing platform above the Champs-Élysées and the Gothic chapel on the Île de la Cité.
Good to know
Visiting with the Paris Museum Pass - good to know
Table of Contents
Location and getting there
The Paris Museum Pass isn't a place, it's your key to over 50 sites spread across the whole city and out to Versailles. The Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Orangerie and Sainte-Chapelle sit close together in the centre and are easy to combine on foot. For Versailles and the Arc de Triomphe you'll need the Métro or RER. Public transport isn't included in the pass, so you'll need to book that separately. Most museums are just a few minutes' walk from the nearest Métro station.
Entry and how it works
The pass isn't activated when you buy it, but the moment you visit your first museum. From there it runs on consecutive days (2, 4 or 6), so continuously for 48, 96 or 144 hours. At the entrance you skip the ticket office queue and head straight for the pass holders' entrance, though you still go through the security check like everyone else. Important: nine sites also require a free time slot, including the Louvre, Orsay, Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie, the Orangerie and the towers of Notre-Dame. Book these slots as soon as your travel dates are confirmed. The Louvre is currently undergoing renovation work, so entry can't be guaranteed there even with a reservation.
What's included, what isn't
Included is one-time entry to each participating site. The Eiffel Tower isn't part of the pass and needs its own ticket, and neither does public transport. At Versailles, the pass covers the palace itself but not the gardens on days with fountain shows. Children under 18 and EU citizens under 26 already get free entry to the state museums and don't need a pass of their own.
Best time to go and how to plan
Plan your museum days back to back, since validity is counted in calendar days from first use, not visit days. Many sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays: the Louvre closes on Tuesdays, the Orsay on Mondays. So activate the pass on a day when plenty of sites are open, and start early to beat the crowds. Check the exact opening hours and closing days on the official site before you travel. The terms of your booking state whether, and for how long, you can cancel a pass before activation. For more details, see our FAQ.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Paris Museum Pass
Is the Eiffel Tower included? +
No. The Eiffel Tower is not part of the Paris Museum Pass and needs its own ticket. Public transport isn't included either.
Do I still need to book the Louvre in advance? +
Yes. The Louvre and a few other top sites require a free time slot even for pass holders. Book as soon as your travel dates are set.
Do the days have to be consecutive? +
Yes, the pass runs on consecutive days (2, 4 or 6) starting from first use. You can visit each site once.
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Get the Paris Museum Pass and skip the ticket queues from the Louvre to Versailles.