✦ Updated July 2026
The Paris Museum Pass
Does it actually pay off?
Visiting the Louvre, Versailles, and Orsay? Add just one more museum and the 4-day pass pays for itself. We do the maths — you make the call. Once you have it, you never pay again at the door — entry is fully included at every site.
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Travellers
Prices are 2026 non-EU adult rates — up sharply this year. The pass is now a stronger buffer against entry inflation than ever.
Travelling with children? Under-18s enter every national museum free — only count the adults above. You don't buy a pass for anyone under 18.
Top Art Museums
Top Monuments & History
Out of Paris (Day Trips)
Without Pass
€111
4-Day Pass
€109
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€2
🇪🇺 EU residents aged 18–25 enter most of these sites free. The pass is unlikely to be worth it for you — check each museum's website before buying.
Tick the museums you're planning to visit
Entry is fully included
Once you have the pass you never pay again at the door. Only special temporary exhibitions ever cost extra — the permanent collections are all covered.
Under-18s go free
Children under 18 enter every national museum free, whatever their nationality. You only buy passes for the adults — never for the kids.
Reservations are free
A few sites need a timed slot — see which ones. Booking it is free and separate — the pass is still your ticket, at no extra cost.
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Is your must-see on the pass?
Type any Paris attraction to check instantly — or browse the full list below.
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How Does the Museum Pass Compare?
The pass isn't right for everyone. Here's exactly how it stacks up against buying separately or upgrading to the full Paris Pass.
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Paris Museum Pass
€109
per person · 4-day pass
Individual Tickets
Pay per entry
Paris Pass (Go City)
€144
per person · 6 attractions
Covers 55+ museums
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Includes Eiffel Tower
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Buy separately
✓
Skip the line
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Unlimited re-entry
✓
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Includes metro
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Hop-on hop-off bus
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✓ 1-day
Verdict
✓ Best value
✗ Expensive
Only if sightseeing
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55+ Museums Included
The Must-Visits — and What to Know Before You Go
⚠ Book in advance
The Louvre
The world's largest art museum — home to the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and 35,000 works across 72,735 m².
Go Tuesday–Thursday morning. Book your timed entry at least 3 weeks ahead — slots fill year-round.
⚠ Book in advance
Palace of Versailles
Louis XIV's breathtaking baroque palace — the Hall of Mirrors alone is worth the trip from Paris.
35 min on RER C. Visit on a weekday. The gardens are free — Palace entrance uses the pass.
✓ No booking needed
Musée d'Orsay
The finest Impressionist collection on earth — Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, all inside a stunning former railway station.
No advance booking needed. Use the dedicated pass entrance on Rue de Bellechasse — skip the main queue entirely.
⚠ Book in advance
Sainte-Chapelle
Fifteen floor-to-ceiling Gothic windows covering 600 m² of stained glass. One of the most beautiful interiors in the world.
Visit in the morning for the best light. It's small — book ahead to guarantee your slot.
✓ No booking needed
Arc de Triomphe
Climb to the roof for one of the great views of Paris — twelve avenues radiating out below you from the Champs-Élysées.
Best at sunset. Always use the underground passage — never attempt to cross the roundabout on foot.
✓ No booking needed
Musée de l'Armée
Napoleon's tomb, plus France's most comprehensive military collection. Rarely crowded — one of the great underrated visits in Paris.
Pair it with the Rodin Museum — a 10-minute walk away and a perfect half-day combination.
Simple Process
How the Pass Works
Four steps from purchase to walking straight into the Louvre.
01
Buy Online
Order online from a reseller. A PDF arrives by email within minutes. No pickup required.
02
Book Your Slots
Reserve timed entries for the Louvre, Versailles, and Sainte-Chapelle. These reservations are free and separate from the pass — book as soon as you know your dates.
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Activate on Day One
Write today's date on the pass the first time you use it. Consecutive days count from that point — not from purchase.
04
Walk Straight In
Show the pass at the dedicated entrance. Skip the line at every site. Unlimited access across all 55+ museums for your chosen duration.
Ready to Go
Choose Your Pass
Not sure which duration? The 4-day is the most popular — but it's not right for everyone. → See the full 2-day vs 4-day vs 6-day breakdown
2
Days
€90
per person
Most Popular
4
Days
€109
per person
6
Days
€139
per person
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Common Questions
Answered Before You Ask
The questions people search for most — answered clearly.
Does the pass include the metro? +
No. The Paris Museum Pass only covers museum and monument entry. For transport, buy a separate Navigo Liberté+ card or individual metro tickets at any station.
Does it include the Eiffel Tower? +
No — the Eiffel Tower is privately managed and not part of the pass. Book Eiffel Tower tickets separately, ideally 2–3 months ahead during peak season.
Can you re-enter the same museum twice? +
Yes. The pass allows unlimited entries to all 55+ sites during your valid period. You can leave and return as many times as you like within opening hours.
EU residents under 26 — do you still need it? +
EU residents under 26 get free entry to all French national museums. If your passport is an EU country, check before buying — you may not need the pass at all.
Do I need my pass number to book the Louvre? +
No. You can book your Louvre timed entry slot before you even receive the pass. Just select "I have a Museum Pass" at the reservation stage. Show the physical or digital pass on arrival.
Is there a student discount or annual version? +
No annual pass exists. EU students under 26 may get free entry as above. Non-EU students pay full price — the museum pass is still the best value option available to them.
Do children need a pass? +
No. Children under 18 enter every French national museum free, regardless of nationality. You only buy passes for the adults in your group — keep the children with you, and at a few sites you collect a free child ticket at the entrance.
Do I pay anything extra at the entrance? +
No. Once you hold the pass, entry to the permanent collections is fully included — you pay nothing more at the door. The only exception is occasional special temporary exhibitions, which are ticketed separately.
Does booking a time slot cost extra? +
No. Sites like the Louvre, Versailles and Sainte-Chapelle ask you to reserve a free timed slot. The reservation is separate from the pass but costs nothing — the pass remains your entry ticket.
Can a family share one pass? +
No — each adult needs their own pass, as it's non-transferable. But under-18s don't need one at all, so a family of two adults and two children only buys two passes.