Free admissionFree admissionEntry without an admission charge, sometimes limited by age, residency, time or reservation conditions. is not governed by one rule across Paris. Each museum sets its own schedule and reservation policy.
Official checks
- The Louvre offers free admission on the first Friday evening of the month, except in July and August, and on Bastille Day.
- The Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie publish first-Sunday admission and reservation details on their visitor pages.
- The Musée Rodin offers free admission on the first Sunday of the month from October through March.
Rules and capacity can change. Open the official page immediately before reserving transport or a timed entry.
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