Comments on: Paris: 7 tips for surviving the Louvre

By: James

James — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 17:04:30 +0000

Twice now we have joined ‘FRIENDS OF THE LOUVRE’ which gives you a pass on all security lines. It costs but we always go a few times so more than with it. Worthwhile cause too! Office by the security at main entrance. Ask….

By: jolin hsu

jolin hsu — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 19:31:13 +0000

your guide was so appreciated and welcome.

much appreciate it

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By: Craig Nelson

Craig Nelson — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:44:49 +0000

Thanks for the update! We’ve added this new information to our article.

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:18:54 +0000

As of January 5, 2019, the Louvre is free for ALL visitors the first Saturday evening of the month. Here is the announcement from the official Louvre site:

On the first Saturday of each month, the museum is also open from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. and admission is free for all visitors.

Rooms begin closing at 5:30 p.m., and at 9:30 p.m. on night openings.

https://www.louvre.fr/en/hours-admission-directions

By: Jim P

Jim P — Thu, 31 May 2018 14:14:57 +0000

Paris Museum Pass. No brainer, skip the lines, and not all the superfluous trappings the Paris Pass brings. Pick it up at the airport on the way in, (along with a carnet of Metro tickets) activate at first use, spend hours NOT waiting in line.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Tue, 22 May 2018 08:17:42 +0000

yes, save it for later. While traveling you need to just relax and plan well then you start sorting things out. After everything is okay, then book your flight.

By: Sandra Sobko

Sandra Sobko — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 17:22:43 +0000

First, buy a museum pass which will let you see numerous museums and skip the line at the Louvre. Well worth it! There are so many groups and tour companies offering pricey guided tours of the Louvre. Consider doing a tour of the Louvre with one of the museum’s tour guides, followed by exploring on your own with an audio guide. After all, who knows the Louvre better than its own employees, who presumably have a background in art history? It’s easier than trying to figure out what the highlights are on your own on your own and gives you a better overview than staring at a schematic of the Louvre’s layout and trying to figure out a path.

It’s useful for the tallest person in the group hold up their arm so the rest can follow. The Louvre is so crowded, it’s easy to get lost even in a group, especially if you pause to take photos.

If you don’t get to see everything you wanted (and who does?) and you have a Nintendo DS, there is a guide to the Louvre created just for the DS. The museum rents these but you can always see if you can purchase one before or after you go to prolong the experience.

By: Peter_the_Gr8

Peter_the_Gr8 — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:58:51 +0000

These are great tips (and the comments too.) My wife and I are headed to Paris for 3 days in June and I will use these tips as I’m always looking for a competitive advantage!