Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Louvre Raises Ticket Prices 45% for Non-EU Tourists
The Louvre Museum in Paris is making its tickets more expensive for tourists who are not from Europe.
The price is going up by 45% to 32 euros.
This change is to help pay for fixing things, keeping the museum safe, and dealing with too many visitors.
Some people in France are not happy because they think it's unfair and makes it harder for everyone to enjoy the museum.
The last time they raised prices was in January 2024.
The museum has been having problems with too many people, not enough workers, and even a big theft of valuable jewels.
Some people can still get in for free, like kids under 18.
The Louvre is raising ticket prices by 45% for non-EU tourists, from 22 euros to 32 euros.
The price hike affects tourists from non-EU countries, including the US.
The change is to fund renovations, security, and address overcrowding and strikes.
French labor unions argue the new pricing undermines the museum's universal mission.
The last price hike was in January 2024, from 17 euros to 22 euros.
- Who
- The Louvre Museum in Paris
- What
- A 45% price hike for non-EU tourists
- When
- Effective Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Louvre Museum, Paris, France
- Why
- To fund renovations, security, and address overcrowding and strikes
- Current Price (Non-EU)
- 32 euros (INR 3,362)
- Previous Price (Non-EU)
- 22 euros (INR 2,312)
- Price Hike Percentage
- 45%
- Affected Countries
- Non-EU countries including the US
- Last Price Hike
- January 2024 (from 17 euros to 22 euros)
- Free Admission Eligibility
- Visitors under 18 and some younger EU residents
- French Crown Jewels Theft Value
- 88 million euros ($102 million)
