2-Day vs 4-Day vs 6-Day
Paris Museum Pass
Which Should You Choose?
A side-by-side breakdown of every pass option — costs, break-even points, and exactly which duration makes sense for your trip.
⚡ Quick Answer
The 2-Day Pass (€90) suits a long weekend with 3–4 major sites. The 4-Day Pass (€109) offers the best value for most visitors — you only need to visit one or two more museums than the 2-Day pass to justify the €19 upgrade. The 6-Day Pass (€139) pays off only if you plan to visit 7+ covered venues across a full week or longer stay.
Side-by-Side Comparison
All Three Passes at a Glance
Prices are per adult for 2026. Children under 18 (EU residents) and under 26 (EU nationals) enter free at most covered venues.
Full Feature Comparison
| Feature | 2-Day — €90 | 4-Day — €109 | 6-Day — €139 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | |||
| Adult price (2026) | €90 | €109 | €139 |
| Cost per day | €45.00 | €27.25 | €23.17 |
| Upgrade cost from 2-Day | — | +€19 | +€49 |
| Usage | |||
| Consecutive days | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Pass activates | On first use — not purchase date | ||
| Museums covered | 55+ venues — same for all passes | ||
| Skip ticket queue | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Top Venues Included | |||
| Louvre Museum | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Musée d’Orsay | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Palace of Versailles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Musée de l’Orangerie | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sainte-Chapelle | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Château de Fontainebleau | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Not Included (any pass) | |||
| Eiffel Tower | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Centre Pompidou* | Closed until 2030 | Closed until 2030 | Closed until 2030 |
| Notre-Dame Cathedral | App required | App required | App required |
| Best For | |||
| Trip length | 2–3 nights | 4–6 nights | 7+ nights |
| Museum pace | Focused | Moderate | Leisurely |
| Value verdict | Good | Best value | Good for culture fans |
* Centre Pompidou is closed for renovation until approximately 2030 and is not currently accessible with any pass.
Financial Analysis
When Does Each Pass Pay Off?
Based on 2026 individual ticket prices for the most popular covered venues.
Individual ticket prices shown are standard 2026 adult rates and may vary. Versailles Palace entry is included; Gardens and Fountains Shows are separate. Use our full calculator →
Who Should Buy What
Which Pass Fits Your Trip?
Match your travel style and itinerary to the right duration.
You’re in Paris for 2–3 nights, arriving Friday and leaving Sunday. You want to do the Louvre, Orsay, and maybe Versailles or Sainte-Chapelle. The 2-Day pass covers exactly this and saves you €20–30 vs. buying tickets individually. Don’t upgrade — you won’t use the extra days.
Most Paris visitors fall here. You have Monday to Friday, want to see the headline museums, take a day trip to Versailles, explore a neighbourhood museum or two, and still have breathing room. The 4-Day pass is your best value — the jump from 2-Day is just €19 for 2 extra days of coverage.
You’re spending 7–10 days in Paris and museums are your primary activity. You’ll visit 8–10 covered venues, including smaller gems like the Musée Jacquemart-André, Palais de Tokyo (when open), Musée de l’Armée, and Château de Vincennes. The €30 upgrade from a 4-Day is easily justified.
If you’re only planning to visit 2 major venues (e.g. Louvre + Orsay), individual tickets will cost €38 — well under the €90 pass price. Similarly, if your plan is Eiffel Tower + one museum, the pass won’t pay off. See individual ticket prices →
Sample Itineraries
How to Use Each Pass Day by Day
Practical day plans that make the most of each pass duration — designed to avoid museum fatigue.
Start at the Louvre as soon as it opens (9am) to beat crowds. Spend 3–4 hours, then walk through the Tuileries to d’Orsay for an afternoon session. Combined individual ticket value: €38.
Three manageable venues that won’t exhaust you. Sainte-Chapelle takes about an hour; Orangerie is perfect for a focused 90-minute visit (the Water Lilies rooms are extraordinary); Rodin includes a beautiful garden. Combined individual ticket value: €42. Total 2-day saving vs. individual: ~€30–40.
Louvre in the morning, Orangerie in the afternoon. Don’t rush — the Louvre deserves a full half-day minimum for even a focused visit.
Give Versailles a full day. The pass covers palace entry (€21 value); gardens are free except on Musical Fountain show days. Take the RER C from central Paris — about 45 minutes.
Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie share an island — very efficient. Then cross to the Left Bank for d’Orsay in the afternoon. A satisfying day that covers €50.50 in individual tickets.
The Cluny (medieval art, Lady and the Unicorn tapestries) is an underrated gem that most tourists skip. Pair with Rodin for a relaxed final day. Individual ticket value: €26–37. Four-day total saving vs. individual tickets: €50–70+.
Follow the 4-day plan above for days 1–4, then use the extra 2 days for deeper exploration.
Only 40 minutes from Paris by train. Far fewer crowds than Versailles but equally stunning interiors. Individual entry is €14 — included in your pass. Plan the full day; the forest surrounding the château is beautiful for a post-visit walk.
These three venues are covered by the pass and beloved by repeat visitors — precisely because first-timers skip them. Jacquemart-André alone (€15 individual) is worth the trip for its remarkable private collection. Six-day total saving vs. individual tickets: €80–100+.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready to Buy Your Paris Museum Pass?
All three pass durations are available online — print-at-home or mobile delivery. Prices are the same wherever you buy.