Is the Paris Museum Pass Actually Worth It?
Museums and monuments in Paris… Some are legendary ones, like the Louvre and Versailles. Others, like Sainte-Chapelle, are smaller but just as breathtaking.
If you’re planning to visit several, the Paris Museum Pass might seem like a great deal. It offers unlimited access, lets you skip ticket lines, and eliminates the hassle of buying individual entries. But does it really save money?
What the Pass Includes
The Paris Museum Pass covers more than 50 museums and monuments, including some of the most famous attractions in the city and beyond – check out the full list at the bottom.
With the pass, you can walk straight into the Louvre without queuing for tickets, admire the Impressionist masterpieces at the Musée d’Orsay, and explore the Palace of Versailles, including the Trianon estate.
You can also climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe for a panoramic view of Paris, or walk inside Sainte-Chapelle to see its incredible stained glass windows.
Other well-known museums like the Centre Pompidou, the Musée Rodin, and the Conciergerie are also included. The pass allows unlimited visits within its validity period, which means you can return to a favorite spot without paying again.
However, it doesn’t cover everything. The Eiffel Tower isn’t included. Neither are the Catacombs. Also, temporary exhibitions at some museums may require an extra ticket.
The pass is available in three durations: 2 days for €70, 4 days for €90, and 6 days for €110. Be aware though, that these are consecutive days, so planning is important. If you’re not visiting museums back to back, you might not get the most out of it.
So Will It Actually Save You Money?
Without the pass, the Louvre costs €22. Versailles, including the Trianon, is €21. The Musée d’Orsay is €16. Visiting these three alone already totals €59.
If you add Sainte-Chapelle at €13 and the Arc de Triomphe at €16, you’re at €88. That’s already more than the price of the 2-day pass, which costs €70.
If you’re staying longer and using the 4-day pass, the daily cost drops to €22.50. For the 6-day pass, it’s just €18.33 per day. At that rate, visiting even one or two places daily can make the pass worth it.
But if you’re only planning to see a few museums spread out over your trip, buying individual tickets is cheaper.
Beyond the savings, the pass also saves time. Some attractions have long ticket lines, especially in peak season. The Louvre can be a nightmare if you arrive at the wrong hour.
With the pass, you skip the ticket counter and go straight to the entrance. Security checks still apply, but you won’t waste time standing in line just to buy a ticket.
When the Pass Makes Sense
The Paris Museum Pass is perfect for travelers who love museums and want to see as much as possible in a short time.
Also, the pass allows you to pop into a museum for a quick visit without feeling like you need to stay for hours to justify the ticket price.
On the other hand, if you prefer a slower pace, the pass might not be worth it. If you’re planning to see only a couple of museums during your trip, individual tickets cost less.
The consecutive-day rule also means you need to plan your visits carefully. If you buy a 4-day pass but only visit museums on two of those days, you won’t be getting your money’s worth.
One final thing to keep in mind is that from 2026, ticket prices at major French museums will rise for non-EU visitors. The Louvre, for example, is expected to increase its fee from €22 to around €25. That means the pass might become an even better deal in the near future (unless pass prices go up).
The Complete List of Museums and Monuments Included
- In Paris:
- Musée du Louvre
- Musée d’Orsay
- Centre Pompidou
- Musée Rodin
- Musée de l’Orangerie
- Musée National Eugène Delacroix
- Musée Picasso
- Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac
- Musée des Arts Décoratifs
- Musée de l’Armée – Tombeau de Napoléon 1er
- Panthéon
- Sainte-Chapelle
- Conciergerie
- Arc de Triomphe
- Musée des Arts et Métiers
- Musée de la Musique – Philharmonie de Paris
- Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme
- Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
- Musée de la Monnaie
- Musée de l’Institut du Monde Arabe
- Musée Nissim de Camondo
- Musée Jean-Jacques Henner
- Musée Gustave Moreau
- Musée de la Poste
- Musée des Plans-Reliefs
- Musée de Cluny – Musée National du Moyen Âge
- Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
- Chapelle Expiatoire
- In the Paris Region:
- Château de Versailles
- Château de Fontainebleau
- Château de Chantilly
- Basilique Cathédrale de Saint-Denis
- Musée National de la Renaissance – Château d’Écouen
- Château de Vincennes
- Villa Savoye
- Maison d’Auguste Rodin à Meudon
- Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace
- Abbaye Royale de Chaalis
- Musée de la Renaissance – Château d’Écouen
- Château de Maisons-Laffitte
- Château de Malmaison
- Château de Pierrefonds
- Château de Rambouillet
- Musée d’Archéologie Nationale – Domaine de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
- Château de Compiègne
- Musée Franco-Américain du Château de Blérancourt
- Musée Condé – Château de Chantilly
- Musée National de Port-Royal des Champs
- Sèvres – Cité de la Céramique