Paris Museum Pass 2, 4 or 6 Days
- DurationValid for 2, 4 or 6 consecutive days from first use
- Open onPass pick-up office open 7 days a week; each museum keeps its own opening days (most close on Monday or Tuesday)
- Meeting pointCollect your pass at the pick-up office at 3 Place des Pyramides, 75001 Paris (next to the Tuileries Garden and the Louvre), open 7 days a week; then show the pass at the entrance of each museum or monument
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Overview
The Paris Museum Pass gives you entry to the permanent collections of around 50 museums and monuments in and around Paris on consecutive days from your first visit. The default option is the 2-day pass, ideal for a short stay; 4-day and 6-day passes, each also available with a one-hour Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower, suit longer trips. With one pass you can visit the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, the Musée de l'Orangerie, the Arc de Triomphe, Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie, the Panthéon, Les Invalides, the Musée Rodin, the Musée Picasso and the Palace of Versailles, with priority entry where available. It is a self-guided ticket: collect it at the office on Place des Pyramides, by the Tuileries Garden.
Highlights
- Entry to around 50 museums and monuments in and around Paris
- The Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and the Palace of Versailles on one pass
- Rooftop of the Arc de Triomphe and the stained glass of Sainte-Chapelle
- Valid for 2, 4 or 6 consecutive days from your first visit
- Priority entry at many sites, and no ticket purchase at each door
- Visit as many sites as you like, as often as you like, during validity
- Options with a one-hour Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower
- Pick-up office by the Tuileries Garden, open 7 days a week
Full Description
The Louvre
The Louvre is the largest art museum in the world, housed in a royal palace that grew over eight centuries around the courtyard where the glass pyramid now stands. Its collections range from Egyptian antiquities and Greek sculpture, including the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace, to Italian paintings such as the Mona Lisa and the great French canvases of the Denon wing.
The pass covers the permanent collections, but Louvre tickets still require a time-slot reservation, which is free for pass holders and should be made online as soon as you know your date. The museum is closed on Tuesdays. Plan at least three hours, arrive at your slot time and use the pass holders' line to save time at the entrance.
Musée d'Orsay and the Musée de l'Orangerie
Across the Seine, the Musée d'Orsay occupies a magnificent former railway station built for the 1900 World's Fair. It holds the world's richest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, along with sculpture, decorative arts and photography, and the view through the giant station clock on the top floor is one of the best in Paris. The museum is closed on Mondays, and a time slot is required.
At the western end of the Tuileries Garden, the Musée de l'Orangerie is smaller but unforgettable: two oval rooms lit by daylight hold the monumental water lily panels painted for this space, and the lower floor displays a fine collection of early twentieth-century art. The Orangerie is closed on Tuesdays and takes about an hour to visit.
Arc de Triomphe and Les Invalides
The pass includes the climb to the rooftop terrace of the Arc de Triomphe, at the top of the Champs-Élysées. The arch was begun in 1806 to honour the French armies, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier lies beneath it. After about 280 steps up a spiral staircase you reach a panoramic view over the twelve avenues radiating from the Place de l'Étoile, with the Eiffel Tower and La Défense on the horizon. It is open daily, and sunset is the best time to go.
On the Left Bank, Les Invalides combines the Army Museum, with armour, weapons and uniforms across the centuries, and the golden-domed church that holds an emperor's tomb. The Musée Rodin, with its sculpture garden among roses, is a short walk away and is also on the pass; it is closed on Mondays.
Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie and the Panthéon
On the Île de la Cité, Sainte-Chapelle is a jewel of Gothic architecture built in the thirteenth century to hold holy relics. Its upper chapel is enclosed almost entirely by stained glass windows depicting scenes from the Bible, and on a sunny morning the colours fill the room. Sainte-Chapelle tickets sell out in high season, so book your time slot early even with the pass. Next door, the Conciergerie preserves the vast vaulted halls of the medieval royal palace and its revolutionary-era prison.
In the Latin Quarter, the Panthéon is a grand neoclassical monument whose crypt holds the tombs of eminent French figures. Under its dome swings a famous pendulum that demonstrates the rotation of the Earth, and in summer the colonnade offers a view over Paris. Allow about an hour for each of these sites.
The Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles, about 40 minutes from central Paris by RER C train, is the most spectacular site on the pass. The royal residence of the French court from the late seventeenth century, it is famous for the Hall of Mirrors, the King's and Queen's State Apartments, the Royal Chapel and the immense formal gardens with fountains and canals.
The pass covers the palace and the Trianon estate, but a time-slot reservation is required for the palace, and on fountain show days the gardens charge a separate entry. Versailles is closed on Mondays and busiest on Tuesdays and weekends, so a Wednesday to Friday visit, arriving at opening time, is the best way to enjoy it. Plan a full day, or at least half a day.
Itinerary
- Collect your passPick up your pass at the office at 3 Place des Pyramides, by the Tuileries Garden; it is open 7 days a week.
- Book your time slotsReserve free time slots for the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and Versailles, and for Sainte-Chapelle in busy periods.
- Day 1: the Louvre and the TuileriesStart with the Louvre at your reserved slot, then the Orangerie or the Arc de Triomphe at sunset.
- Day 2: Orsay, the Islands or VersaillesVisit the Musée d'Orsay, Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie, or spend the day at Versailles.
- Longer passesWith the 4-day or 6-day pass, add Les Invalides, the Musée Rodin, the Panthéon, the Musée Picasso and more at a relaxed pace.
What's included
- 2-day Paris Museum Pass (consecutive days from first use)
- Entry to the permanent collections of more than 50 museums and monuments in and around Paris
- Arc de Triomphe visit
- Priority entry where available
- Pass pick-up and information service 7 days a week
Not included
- Temporary exhibitions
- Time-slot reservations required by some museums (Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Versailles), to be booked separately
- Eiffel Tower
- Public transport
Is this right for you?
Great for
- History and culture lovers
- Anyone who wants to see it from the water
Think twice if
- You prefer short outings — this takes 6 days
- You get seasick easily
Meeting point
Collect your Paris Museum Pass at the pick-up office at 3 Place des Pyramides, 75001 Paris, next to the Tuileries Garden and the Louvre; the office is open 7 days a week. The nearest metro stops are Tuileries and Pyramides. Then simply show the pass at the entrance of each museum or monument. The validity starts with your first visit and runs on consecutive days.
Important information
- Book free time slots for the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and Versailles before your visit
- Validity runs on consecutive calendar days from your first visit, not on visiting days only
- Temporary exhibitions and the Eiffel Tower are not included
- Most museums close one day a week: the Louvre and the Orangerie on Tuesday; Orsay, Versailles and the Musée Rodin on Monday
- Visitors under 18 enter national museums without charge and do not need the pass
- Each site keeps its own opening hours; check them before you go
- Public transport is not included
- Security checks apply at every entrance; avoid large bags
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is this a shared or a private experience?
Neither: it is a self-guided museum pass. You visit each site at your own pace and in any order you like.
How long is the Paris Museum Pass valid?
For 2, 4 or 6 consecutive days, starting from your first visit. The default option on this page is the 2-day pass.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. You collect the pass at the office at 3 Place des Pyramides, by the Tuileries Garden, and travel to the museums on your own.
What is included?
Entry to the permanent collections of around 50 museums and monuments, including the Arc de Triomphe rooftop, with priority entry where available. Cruise options add a one-hour Seine cruise.
Is the price per person or per group?
The price is per pass, and each adult needs one pass. The booking panel on this page shows the current price of each option.
Is it suitable for children or people with reduced mobility?
Under-18s enter national museums without charge, so children usually do not need a pass. Most major museums are wheelchair-accessible, while the Arc de Triomphe rooftop involves many steps.
What should I bring?
Your pass, an ID, your time-slot reservations on your phone, comfortable shoes and a small bag to pass security quickly.
Is the Paris Museum Pass worth it?
Yes, if you plan to visit at least two or three major sites a day, such as the Louvre, Orsay, the Arc de Triomphe and Versailles. It also saves buying a ticket at each entrance.
Do I still need to reserve the Louvre?
Yes. The Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and Versailles require a time-slot reservation, which is free for pass holders.
What is the best time to use the pass?
Start on a day when the museums you want are open, avoid Mondays and Tuesdays for your key visits, and arrive at opening time to beat the crowds.
Is the Eiffel Tower included?
No. The Eiffel Tower is not part of the pass, but the cruise options start right at its foot.
How do I book and confirm?
Choose your pass and start date in the booking panel and pay online. Our team confirms your booking on WhatsApp within minutes.
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