✦ Updated February 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.

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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.
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.
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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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Individual Tickets
Pay per entry
Paris Pass (Go City)
€144
per person · 6 attractions
Covers 55+ museums
Includes Eiffel Tower
Buy separately
Skip the line
Unlimited re-entry
Includes metro
Hop-on hop-off bus
✓ 1-day
Verdict
✗ Expensive
Only if sightseeing

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55+ Museums Included

The Must-Visits — and What to Know Before You Go

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The Louvre glass pyramid entrance in Paris
⚠ Book in advance
Art Museum ⏱ Allow 3–4 hrs
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.
Hall of Mirrors chandeliers at the Palace of Versailles
⚠ Book in advance
Palace · Out of Paris ⏱ Allow 4–6 hrs
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.
Ornate clock and light fixtures inside the Musée d'Orsay Paris
✓ No booking needed
Art Museum ⏱ Allow 2–3 hrs
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.
Gothic stained glass windows inside Sainte-Chapelle Paris
⚠ Book in advance
Monument ⏱ Allow 1 hr
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.
Arc de Triomphe at sunset along the Champs-Élysées Paris
✓ No booking needed
Monument ⏱ Allow 45 min
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.
Musée de l'Armée courtyard with golden dome Paris
✓ No booking needed
History Museum ⏱ Allow 2–3 hrs
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 via the official site or an authorised 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. You don't need the pass number — book as soon as you know your dates.

03
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.

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.
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Delivered instantly to your email. No pickup. No queues. Valid at all 55+ museums and monuments.

2
Days
€90
per person
4
Days
€109
per person
6
Days
€139
per person
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