Is the Paris Museum Pass
Worth It for Your Trip?
Tick every museum you plan to visit. We’ll do the maths in real time across all 55+ included sites. No signup, no fluff.
How to Read Your Results
The calculator compares the total individual entry cost of your chosen museums against the flat pass price. The moment your individual total exceeds the pass price, the pass saves you money.
Which Pass Duration Should You Choose?
| Pass | Price (Tiqets) | Best For | Break-Even |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Day | €90 | Weekend breaks, cruise stopovers | ~5 major sites |
| 4-Day ★ Best Value | €109 | First-time Paris visitors | ~6 major sites |
| 6-Day | €139 | Deep-dive or return visitors | ~8 major sites |
At €109, the 4-Day pass is the sweet spot for most visitors — it pays for itself after just 5–6 major sites and gives you enough time to visit at a relaxed pace without rushing.
Note: The days are consecutive calendar days, not museum-opening days. If you activate your pass on a Monday, a 2-Day pass expires Tuesday at close of business — even if one of those days you only visited one museum.
What’s Not Included (and Costs Extra)
The pass covers permanent collections at all 55+ sites. It does not cover temporary or special exhibitions, which carry a separate charge at most major venues including the Louvre and Orsay. Budget roughly €12–€18 extra per special exhibition if you plan to attend them. Note: The Centre Pompidou is closed for a major 5-year renovation from early 2026.
The Eiffel Tower is not included. Neither is the Opéra Garnier interior, Seine river cruises, or the Paris Catacombs (Catacombs tickets must be purchased separately, though the adjacent Ossuary museum is not pass-included either).
The “Reservation Nightmare” — What You Need to Know
Several major venues require a timed-entry reservation even with a valid pass. Critically: you do not need your pass in hand to book your slot. You can reserve your entry time before your pass arrives.
- Louvre: Book a free timed slot at ticketlouvre.fr — 3 to 4 weeks ahead is recommended in peak season (April–October). Select “Paris Museum Pass holder.”
- Versailles: Timed entry required. Reserve at chateauversailles.fr. The pass covers entry to the Palace and Gardens; the Musical Fountain Show costs extra.
- Sainte-Chapelle: Reserve on the official site. Very limited capacity — book as early as possible.
- Arc de Triomphe: Timed entry required for the panoramic roof terrace.
Do Children Need a Pass?
Children under 18 get free entry to all national museums in France regardless of nationality. This means you do not need to buy a pass for anyone under 18 in your group — their entry is guaranteed free at every museum on the list above.
EU residents aged 18–25 also get free entry to national museums. If your group is exclusively under-26 EU nationals, the pass offers minimal value (though it still covers some private institutions and monuments).