Paris Museum Prices Are Changing in 2026
Paris is about to change how much international travelers pay to visit its biggest landmarks. The shift starts in January 2026 and affects the Louvre, Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle, Chambord, and other major sites preparing large renovation budgets. Here is a rundown of what changes.
Louvre: 22€ → 32€
On 14 January 2026, the Louvre moves from a universal 22€ ticket to a 32€ ticket for non-EU visitors. The jump funds a long renovation cycle and major security upgrades following the 2025 jewelry theft.
The museum plans hundreds of new cameras, updated visitor routes, and technical upgrades inside the Denon and Richelieu wings.
Versailles: 32€ → 35€ (high season)
Versailles introduces citizenship-based pricing for the first time. Today the Château ticket is 32€ in high season for everyone. In 2026, non-EU visitors will pay 35€ in high season and 25€ in low season.
The estate is dealing with water infiltration in several historic wings and needs stable funding for repairs around the Grand Appartement, the Trianon estate, and major garden structures.
Sainte-Chapelle: 16€ → 22€
Sainte-Chapelle raises its ticket for non-EU visitors from 16€ to 22€. The monument is in the middle of a long restoration of stained-glass panels and exterior stonework. Costs keep rising, and the new rate helps maintain the pace of conservation.
It’s still one of the tightest spaces in Paris, so timed entry becomes even more important next year.
Chambord: 19€ → 31€
Chambord makes one of the biggest jumps: from 19€ today to 31€ for non-EU visitors.
Heavy weather cycles damaged several façades, and parts of the royal wing need structural reinforcement. The double-helix staircase also requires ongoing technical care.
Construction zones will rotate through the courtyard during 2026–2027, though visits remain open.
Opéra Garnier: 15€ → price TBA
The self-guided visit costs 15€ today when the auditorium is open. Garnier is part of the institutions considering differentiated pricing, but no number is announced yet.
The building faces ventilation system upgrades, electrical modernization, and roof repairs. An announcement is expected during the 2026 budget cycle.
More Sites Likely to Join
The Ministry of Culture confirms that additional monuments, especially those run by the Centre des Monuments Nationaux, are reviewing the same system. Nothing official yet, but internal assessments are underway for several Paris heritage buildings.
Announcements are expected throughout 2026.