The price of entry tickets to the Louvre Museum in Paris (France) will increase by 45% in the case of individual tours, starting next January 14, 2026. For visitors from outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Hence, individual tours ticket It will cost 32 euros next year, compared to 22 euros currently. While the price for groups with certified guides will also rise, reaching 28 euros, as the number of participants will now be limited to 20 people, a museum spokesman confirmed to Europa Press.
In addition to the famous museum This action affects several other national cultural institutions, including the Palace of VersaillesThe Center of National Monuments (Saint-Chapelle), the Paris Opera and the Chambord Palace.
At the beginning of 2025, French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati It has announced the implementation of differentiated prices for EEA and non-EEA visitors at several establishments.
This price increase is expected to increase the organization’s income by between 15 and 20 million euros annually, which will be allocated specifically to technical master plans within the framework of the project. Louvre – New Renaissance, Its aim is to modernize and transform the museum to respond to its structural problems.
In 2024, the Louvre Museum It received 8.7 million visitors, 77% of whom were from abroad. In January 2024, the entrance price for all visitors was raised from 17 to 22 euros.