Ticket Options and Saving Money

Free Admission (Always)

- Under 18 years (all nationalities) - 18-25 years (EU residents) - Visitors with disabilities plus one companion - Teachers with valid education pass - Job seekers with recent documentation (less than 6 months old)

Free Admission Days

- First Sunday of each month (October through March) - July 14 (Bastille Day)

Reduced Prices

- Online tickets: €17 (vs €22 at door) - book at louvre.fr - Paris Museum Pass: Excellent value if visiting multiple museums - Evening tickets: Sometimes reduced after 6 PM on Wednesdays/Fridays

Budget Tips

- Bring empty water bottle—fountains throughout museum - Picnic in Tuileries Garden before/after visit (no food in galleries) - Free cloakroom for coats and bags - Download free Louvre app instead of renting audio guide