The Louvre Museum Tickets

Visit one of the prestigious Parisian icons – the Louvre and get fast-track entry with the Louvre Museum to skip the line tickets. A medieval fortress turned royal residence, the last century has seen this iconic attraction shrug off its former life, standing proud as a mecca for culture, history, and the arts. The Louvre tickets are a must-buy for all creatives and art enthusiasts. You can combine it with a Paris hop-on/hop-off bus ticket to get the best of both worlds!
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Our tips for The Louvre

  • If in doubt, try the back entrance. Queues are constant at the Louvre’s Pyramid entrance. Head to the Louvre ticket entrances in the Carousel du Louvre shopping centre and the Passage Richelieu (open daily except on Tuesdays) for quicker admission.
  • Have a game plan. There are more than 35,000 artworks showcased in the Louvre. Make sure you map out the sections you really want to see on your Louvre tours, so you don’t miss out on anything.
  • There’s more to the Louvre than the Mona Lisa. Find her, snap her, and move on. There’s plenty to see at this grand museum, and the constant throng of crowds and selfie sticks that surround her make hanging around the Mona Lisa impossible.
  • Save money. During the off-season of October to March, The Louvre museum tours have free admission! On the first Sunday of each month, there are no entrance fees for this legendary landmark.

Good to know

Spread across four levels, three wings, and through delightful alfresco courtyards, this former royal palace is a sight to see in itself; its interiors toeing the line between the royal Renaissance style and the clean lines of contemporary design.

With finds dating from prehistoric to the Romantic and everything in between, the Louvre is a cultural hub that got finally transformed into a national museum in 1793. In the biggest museum in the world, it would take of 100 days to view every piece of art in there for just thirty seconds. Leonardo Da Vinci’s Monalisa is housed in its largest room for admirers.

Over 66% of the art in the museum is created by French local artists. During WW2, when the Nazi occupation of Paris was imminent, French authorities cleared the museum of all its prized artworks. Pieces were taken to various locations in the French countryside, stored, and hidden for the war's duration. Upon German occupation, the Nazis used the location to store their own stolen art.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What is the best time to visit the Louvre Museum?
    A:

    The world’s largest museum is perpetually booming, with crowds reaching their peak in the summer months of June to September. Visit The Louvre in December and January for a quieter experience, while Wednesday or Thursday afternoons – when the museum stays open until 9:45 pm – also see crowds lessen.

  • Q: How to get to the Louvre?
    A:

    We recommend hopping off one of the close metro stations. The Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre metro station on line 1 will drop you within walking distance of the museum.

  • Q: How can I avoid long queues and waiting in lines for the Louvre?
    A:

    It is best to buy the Louvre skip-the-line tickets with a guided private tour in advance to avoid any hassle.

  • Q: Which entrance is the best to enter the Louvre with pre-booked tickets?
    A:

    There are four entrances to the Louvre Museum namely I.M. Pei Pyramid, Carrousel du Louvre, Passage Richelieu, and Porte des Lions. If you have already booked the tickets, best to enter via I. M. Pei Pyramid or Carrousel du Louvre entrance of Louvre.

  • Q: Which Louvre entrance is best for visitors with a disability?
    A:

    The I. M. Pei Pyramid and Carrousel du Louvre entrance of the Louvre are the best entry options for visitors with a disability.

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