Louvre ticket price for visitors outside the EEA rises to EUR 32

Last update: 2026

If you visit the Louvre in 2026 and you live outside the European Economic Area, you pay a higher adult entry price. The Louvre lists the new rates as applicable from 14 January 2026.

Key facts

What changed The Louvre introduced two adult entry prices based on whether you are eligible as an EEA citizen or resident.

Who it affects You are affected if you live outside the EEA, including if you travel from the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, and most non European countries.

When it starts The Louvre lists the new rates as applicable from 14 January 2026.

What you pay Adult admission ranges from EUR 22 to EUR 32, depending on eligibility.

What you should do Check which rate applies to you before you buy, then book a timed ticket for busy days.

What changed and who pays more

The Louvre now uses a higher adult price for most visitors who live outside the EEA. Reuters reported that visitors from outside the EU or the EEA will pay EUR 32 from 14 January 2026.

The Louvre presents the split as EEA citizen or resident versus non EEA. This means residency can matter, not only your passport.

Tickets and booking

Where to verify the rate

Start with the Louvre tickets and prices page. It shows the rates applicable from 14 January 2026 and provides a downloadable PDF with the official tariff table.

What your ticket includes

Your Louvre ticket includes admission to the Louvre collections and it also gives you access to the Musée National Eugène Delacroix on the day of your Louvre visit or on the next day the Delacroix museum is open.

Free admission windows

The Louvre states it is free for all visitors on the first Friday of the month after 18:00, except in July and August, and on 14 July. You still need to book a ticket for those periods.

Rules in plain terms

1. If you qualify as an EEA citizen or resident, you pay the lower adult rate.

2. If you do not qualify as an EEA citizen or resident, you pay the higher adult rate.

3. If you live in the EEA but hold a non EEA passport, confirm what proof the Louvre accepts for residency before you travel.

4. If you qualify for free admission, bring the proof the museum requires.

   
   

What this means for your trip

This change adds EUR 10 per adult for many international visitors compared with the previous EUR 22 standard price.

If you plan multiple paid sights in Paris, this higher Louvre price can shift your budget. You should also expect more major attractions to review their pricing models as crowd management and maintenance costs rise.

What you should do now

1. Confirm which category applies to you on the official Louvre pricing page.

2. Download the official tariff PDF and keep it on your phone in case you need to check conditions.

3. Book a timed entry ticket if you visit on a weekend, school holiday, or peak season.

4. Build buffer time for security checks and entry queues.

5. If you want lower crowds, choose an early time slot.

   
   

Related reading on GlobalTravelsInfo

If you want planning context at the end of your research, start with ETIAS Europe and read your visa and entry rules basics. If you are building a broader trip plan, browse the travel information category.

Sources

You can verify details using official pages and a high quality wire report.

1. Check the Louvre rates and download links on the Louvre tickets and prices page.

2. Use the official tariff PDF, listed as applicable from 14 January 2026, on the Louvre tariff table download.

3. Confirm what the ticket includes on the Louvre tickets and prices FAQ.

4. Read the reporting summary of the change in the Reuters coverage.

FAQ

Does the EUR 32 Louvre price apply to everyone

No. The Louvre uses two adult rates. If you qualify as an EEA citizen or resident you pay the lower rate. If you do not, you pay the higher rate.

Is the price based on passport or residency

The Louvre describes eligibility using EEA citizen or resident language. If you live in the EEA but hold a non EEA passport, confirm what proof the Louvre accepts.

Does a Louvre ticket include the Delacroix museum

Yes. The Louvre states your ticket includes admission to the Musée National Eugène Delacroix on the day of your Louvre visit or on the next day the Delacroix museum is open.

When can you enter the Louvre for free

The Louvre states it is free for all visitors on the first Friday of the month after 18:00, except in July and August, and on 14 July.

Do you need timed entry

The Louvre uses timed ticketing for many tickets. Book in advance for busy days.