Museums and Monuments in Paris

The must-see museums include the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Musée Rodin, the Musée de l’Orangerie, the Musée Picasso and the Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, each with unique, world-famous collections. Please note: the Centre Pompidou is closed for renovation until 2030.

Yes, Paris is full of historic monuments to visit, such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Sainte-Chapelle, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the Panthéon and, nearby, the Palace of Versailles.

Booking your tickets online in advance is strongly recommended to avoid long queues, especially for the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, and above all in high season.

Museums are generally open from 10 am to 6 pm, and some stay open late one or two evenings a week. It’s best to check the specific opening hours before each visit.

Yes, passes such as the Paris Museum Pass give unlimited access to more than 50 museums and monuments in and around Paris for the duration you choose. A time-slot booking is still required at some sites, such as the Louvre.

Yes. Entry to national museums and monuments is free for under-18s and for 18–25-year-olds residing in the European Economic Area. Reduced rates or free entry also apply to other visitors (people with disabilities and their companion, jobseekers…), on presentation of proof.

A guided tour gives you a better understanding of the works and their history, often includes priority access, and makes the visit more interactive and rewarding.

Yes, many museums offer fun trails and workshops for children to make the visit more accessible and engaging for younger visitors.

The Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Tour Montparnasse and the dome of the Sacré-Cœur offer breathtaking views over Paris and its surroundings.

The Palace of Versailles can be reached by train (RER C) from central Paris in about 40 minutes. Guided tours and combined tickets are available.

Paris museums regularly host temporary exhibitions on a wide range of themes. Check the official websites to find out what’s currently on.

Most museums allow photography without flash, but some temporary exhibitions or specific works may prohibit it. Always check the rules.

Hours vary from one monument to another, but most close between 5 pm and 7 pm. Some, like the Eiffel Tower, stay open later in the evening.

Yes, most sites have accessibility facilities in place, including ramps, lifts and dedicated services for visitors with disabilities.

Yes, Come to Paris offers combined tickets and tourist passes to make it easier to visit several sites, with preferential rates and skip-the-line access.