Accessibility First

Physical Accessibility

The Louvre has made significant improvements to accommodate visitors with mobility needs:

Entrances - The Pyramid entrance is fully wheelchair accessible with elevators - The Carrousel entrance (99 rue de Rivoli) offers step-free access and is often less crowded - The Lions entrance is also accessible but may have longer queues

Inside the Museum - Elevators connect all floors in the Pyramid - Most galleries have ramps or elevator access - Wheelchair loan available free of charge (first-come, first-served) - Folding stools available for those who need to rest frequently

Accessible Routes - We've mapped step-free routes to major artworks throughout this guide - Information desk staff can provide customized accessible itineraries - Tactile gallery in the Touch Gallery allows handling of sculpture replicas

Sensory Considerations

For Visitors with Visual Impairments - Audio guides with detailed descriptions available in multiple languages - Touch Gallery with sculptures you can explore by hand - Large-print gallery maps available at information desks - Guide dogs are welcome throughout the museum

For Visitors with Hearing Impairments - Induction loops available at ticket counters and information desks - Video guides in French Sign Language (LSF) and International Sign - Written transcripts of audio guide content available

For Visitors with Sensory Sensitivities - Quieter times: Tuesday and Friday mornings, Wednesday evenings - Quiet spaces marked throughout our maps - Noise-canceling headphones permitted - Sensory bags with fidget tools available at information desks