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Louvre Sets €32 Ticket for Non‑EEA Visitors as France Adopts Differential Pricing at Major Sites

Officials say the higher rate will finance urgent renovations plus security works, with projections of €20–30 million in new revenue.

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Des visiteurs devant le musée du Louvre et la pyramide conçue par l'architecte sino-américain Ieoh Ming Pei, fermés lors d'un mouvement de grève, le 12 janvier 2026 à Paris
Musée du Louvre, Versailles… Les nouveaux tarifs différenciés pour les touristes étrangers divisent

Overview

  • The Louvre’s new default price of €32 for non‑EEA visitors took effect on January 14, while EEA nationals or residents can pay €22 if they present proof of eligibility.
  • Versailles now charges €25 for non‑EEA visitors versus €22 for EEA visitors, Chambord set €31 for non‑EEA from January 1, and Sainte‑Chapelle, the Conciergerie and Opéra Garnier are applying similar differentials.
  • Administrations project roughly €15–20 million in additional annual income at the Louvre and about €9.3 million at Versailles, contributing to €20–30 million across the affected sites for restoration and safety projects.
  • Louvre unions denounce the policy as discriminatory, have included its repeal in ongoing strike demands, and warn of added workload from verifying visitors’ EEA status.
  • Reporters found many tourists unaware of the change on day one, with reactions mixed, while coverage notes the approach remains rare among major Western museums.