Overview
- The Louvre began charging €32 for most non‑EEA visitors on Wednesday, a 45% increase from the prior €22 rate.
- EU and EEA visitors keep the €22 ticket, while guided groups pay €28 with tours capped at 20 people.
- Versailles, Sainte‑Chapelle, the Conciergerie, the Opéra Garnier and other sites are introducing similar differentiated pricing this month.
- Union CGT Culture condemns the change as creating unequal access, while the museum points to funding needs after strikes, overcrowding and the October crown‑jewel theft.
- Early turnout remains strong, with long queues reported despite the higher fares, and visitors under 18 still qualify for free entry.