Everything you need
to come and see us
Hours, tickets, transport, accessibility, and a few quiet tips from people who have walked these galleries a thousand times.
Opening Hours
- Monday9:00 — 18:00
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday9:00 — 18:00
- Thursday9:00 — 18:00
- Friday9:00 — 21:45
- Saturday9:00 — 18:00
- Sunday9:00 — 18:00
Last entry one hour before closing. Galleries clear 30 minutes before close.
Admission & access
All tickets include the permanent collection and any temporary exhibition open on the day of your visit.
Standard Admission
€22
Online reservation · Entry within 30 min of slot
Same-day Door
€22
Subject to availability · Long queues likely
Under 18
Free
For all visitors below the age of 18
EU Residents 18–25
Free
With valid ID showing EU residence
How to reach the museum
The Louvre sits at the heart of Paris, between the Tuileries Garden and the right bank of the Seine. It’s a short walk from Châtelet and Opéra.
Métro
Line 1 & 7 · Palais‑Royal—Musée du Louvre (closest)
Bus
Lines 21, 24, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 81, 95
By Car
Carrousel underground car park, entrance Avenue du Général Lemonnier
Services & amenities
Everything you need for a comfortable day inside the museum, from audio guides to cafés.
Audio Guides
Available at the Pyramid in 8 languages.
Accessibility
Step‑free routes; wheelchairs available free of charge.
Photography
Permitted without flash, except in special exhibitions.
Cafés
Café Mollien and Café Richelieu inside the museum.
Boutiques
The Louvre boutique opens directly under the Pyramid.
Information
Information desks at every entrance, in 4 languages.
Make the most of
your day
A few honest pieces of advice from people who walk these galleries every week.
Reserve your slot in advance
A timed-entry ticket booked online is the only way to guarantee admission. Slots open each Tuesday for the following two weeks.
Arrive early or stay late
The first hour after opening and the late Friday evening are by far the quietest moments to see the most popular galleries.
Use the Lions Gate or Carrousel entrances
The Pyramid is iconic but often crowded. The Lions Gate (Sully Wing) and the Carrousel mall entrance are typically faster.
Plan a route, not a marathon
The Louvre is the size of a small city. Pick three or four works you absolutely want to see and let the rest be a happy surprise.