According to the Paris Museum Pass website, the pass is also currently available at the Versailles Tourism Office information desk located at 2 bis avenue de Paris 78000 Versailles which is likely to be far more convenient than the actual chateau which is always busy I would just email or call ahead to confirm you can purchase the pass there as I did not see it listed on their website. So you will not be able to use the Paris Museum Pass to visit the Louvre on multiple days. So once you have your Paris Museum Pass you can pre-book a date and time slot online here: https://www.ticketlouvre.fr/louvre/b2c/index.cfm/pmpevent/eventCode/PMP. Sounds like it was a good choice for you. Both museums do usually participate in the European Museum Night each May and I have visited museums on Paris on those free days, so it is of course possible. But they are probably using software that inputs your state based on your zip code. You can find the most up to date information when you purchase the Paris Museum Pass included in the attached leaflet about entry fees and times for each museum to see which charge for children. But members, pass holders, and ticket holders are all in a separate security line to enter than those without tickets. So I am thinking of getting it again. Need suggestions pls help. Was hoping to do multiple visits to the louvre, one on the afternoon I arrive and then the next day. The Paris Museum Pass does not have a travelcard or attractions pass, I think you may be referring to the Paris Pass? For her, youll want to have a valid photo ID document (such as her passport) with you as some places will check her age for free entry. we had less than 1/4 of the folks in our line. I will have to forward this post to my MIL. Since summer 2019, the museum has recommended that all visitors pre-book tickets online. So I would choose one or the other to visit. We walked by this a lot and the lines seem to vary, but I would advise to go at or as close to morning opening as possible to minimize wait. I bought the 4 days pass which was worth it! The palace itself is problematic when crowded but the gardens are so expansive you can always find some place to get away, and only a small percentage of visitors continue on to the other smaller palaces (Trianon & Domaine Marie Antoinette) so that is another way to get away from crowds. Just note that if you visit on a day that has the water fountain shows or musical gardens, then you will need to pay extra for entry as those attractions are not included on the Paris Museum Pass. As the capital of arts and one of the main tourist destinations in the world, Paris houses over 150 museums. 7:15>20:45 Thank you! My daughter is 16. I will be traveling with my daughter to Paris in April 2020. The tickets are currently available on the Louvre website 6 months in advance here. But there is an Additional Address Details box where you could write your state if you wish. Ive never traveled outside Paris before and any advice would be much appreciated. But 30-45 minutes is probably averagecheck online from your actual location. I will definitely buy one again when I return to Paris! Best, Jessica. https://events.parisinfo.com/ec/pmp-acces-2021-fr.pdf. You can check out a number of tour options and read customer reviews of each here. Thank you for your help. Yes, that is correct. Terminal 2F, arrivals level. There are still over 20 places covered by the Paris Museum Pass that we have yet to visit so it is likely well use the Paris Museum Pass again in the future! We find that the Paris Museum Pass is a good fit for many travelers, but you should look into each pass to decide for yourselves. Trying to decide between the Paris Museum Pass alone or getting it with the Paris Pass. If you are worried, you could have the pass mailed to you at home and book before your trip. Otherwise you will have to wait until you arrive in Paris to use the PMP. Thanks Law, glad this was helpful. So if you used a 2 day pass on Monday evening, it would only be good for that Monday and Tuesday. The transportation from Paris to Versailles is not very expensive, and you can take the RER C from central Paris to near the palace. We are probably planning on buying the PMP. The price of entry to the venues has increased about 20%. Then in 2017 we purchased two 2-day Paris Museum Passes online as part of the Paris Pass. Love your blog. We were definitely very happy with our decision and would highly recommend the pass to save both money and also precious vacation time. These do not include any of the most popular attractions visited by tourists. Im guessing there was over 500 folks lined up in the ticketing line. If you want to visit the towers, the line for that is normally fairly long, so we do recommend going around opening (or later in the afternoon) if you can. So now it doesnt matter as much when you start using it. Yes, the Paris Museum Pass is still working Id recommend buying it directly online or in person in Paris from the Paris Tourism Office most other sellers dont seem to be selling it at the moment. Notably, the security line for Sainte-Chapelle and Versailles. This discount is for anyone 25 or younger within the EEA and she will just need to bring valid IDs showing this to get the applicable discounts. I will continue to watch and read your daily entries from now until we leave in November as with each one I pick up helpful advice. So just the total amount looks correct. Now there are several major attractions in Paris that are, Passes are activated after your first usage and must be used in consecutive hours. The easiest way to get to Chteau de Fontainebleau is to take a train from Paris and then at the Fontainebleau train station, you can take a bus that stops in front of the castle. For the sightseeing bus, it is great for getting an intro and overview and getting to some sites on your first day, but my guess is that you wouldnt use it for the full 2 days as the metro is probably going to be faster to get from place to place so 1 day may be enough.
And yes it should just be one delivery charge even if you order 4 passes as long as you purchase them together within the same order. oh and thanks for linking up with Treat Yo Self Thursday last week! Thank you. Or the regular line to pick up the free tickets?? If you can, Id recommend avoiding weekends and Tuesdays at Versailles as these are the busiest days of the week. This is very well written and comprehensive.
Jessica. But you should check each attraction you plan to visit for the latest entry policies. But I see more events and temporary exhibitions rather than free museum openings on the schedule for the European Heritage Days. How much is the cost of 2-day paris pass? You will not be able to leave and return, so Id consider having lunch within the museum itself or bringing in a small snack. Example: OK, so it would cost me 103 as an adult to visit all the places on my list and I think I need 3 days. They went to a reservation system a couple of years ago. For the reduced price tickets, you have to meet one of the conditions such as being under 18 or having reduced mobility. The good news is that just about all the dates are showing as available so you should not have an issue getting a reservation once the system is fixed. She is planning to go back to Paris soon. So wed recommend going early or later in the afternoon if you dont have timed entry. Hi Kelly, No, you need to physically have the pass in hand to have the number to make Louvre reservations. We are going to Paris this August for 4 1/2 days. This info is really helpful!! Online with eTicket Delivery: As of 2022 you can now buy the Paris Museum Pass as an eTicket. I would just recommend going early to the busier places (such as Versailles, the Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle, Notre Dame towers) so you do not have to wait in line as long. I actually used a Paris Museum Pass several years ago on my 1st visit to Paris and loved it I found it saved me money, time, & hassle. Yes, unless they have very recently changed their policy, you should be able to visit the same museums more than once during the dates that your pass is valid. I went to the chateau after lunch at about 3 pm. Yes, for the Paris Museum Pass, you can use it to enter a participating museum or attraction as many times as you like within the passs valid date period. Since I will receive my museum passport at the airport, i will have to book my time slot only a couple of days before visiting the louvre (early April 2020). Next day louvre ; arch de triomp, Orsay,nepolean museum, and end by Eiffel hopefully, 7th versalies palace, return by evening and few more things if I can. Terminal 2D, arrivals/departures level. The 2017 price of the 4 day Paris Pass is now 189. Best, Jessica. The skip the ticket line (and in some cases fast track entry) was definitely a great bonus with the Paris Museum Pass, and some of these are no longer there (at least temporarily).
I expect by October, things should not be as busy as they are now and you shouldnt need to worry as much. and wont have access to a printer.
During the years the Conciergerie was used as a penal institutionover 2,700 prisoners were executed including famous French individuals such as Marie Antoinette. So if you have a 6 day Museum Pass (recommended if you will be in Paris for 1 week) you can visit the Louvre each of those 6 days if you wish (or twice in the same day) This is a great advantage this pass has over most other city passes which do not allow re-entry. If you do plan to visit on one of those days, you can get a reduced-priced ticket for your daughter and a gardens ticket for yourself. Thanks so much! You can either have it mailed to you before your trip or wait to pick it up in Paris. As part of the Parislib Pass: A final option is to purchase it as part of the Paris Passlib. Thanks for sharing, very helpful. Will this be expensive? Those without tickets or passes stand in the longer line, but all must go through the security checks. Just remember to note down your account info so you can sign in again. also , like to commend you regarding the very helpful tips you provided regarding the Museum pass . So glad you enjoyed our Paris Museum Pass review and yes, please feel free to refer other travelers going to Paris to our post. France is still in the process of coming out of its third national lockdown and restrictions are expected to lower over the summer. I havent been to Normandy yet but look forward to visiting there! The lines for ticket holders and non-ticket holders is normally long, especially if going in summer. The cathedral itself is free to enter, and your Paris Museum Pass will give you free entry to the tower and crypt.
Read the tips provided on the printed information that comes with each pass about each attraction regarding closures, best entrances, and best hours to visit. I get free admission in most museums in Paris, because Im a EU citizen under 25, but if I werent museum prices in Paris would definitely quickly add up tickets are just so expensive! Stopping by from SITs. Wouldnt this be cheaper? Best, Jessica, Excellent Post!! Currently, the issue are the riots and protests, which have closed some of the monuments due to safety concerns, including the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower and for short periods of time. Yes, I would double check, but the last time I was at the Louvre we stood in the same security line (with a Paris Museum Pass) with the people who had pre-purchased tickets. Plan ahead. It is important to note that we are specifically discussing the Paris Museum Pass. Weve used it a second time as well and still havent visited all the attractions on it so we can definitely recommend it for a second visit. A photography exhibition commemorates the Notre Dame Cathedral fire in April 2019. The Paris Attractions Pass includes additional attractions like the Eiffel Tower, a Seine River cruise, walking tours and more. These include some of the most popular Paris attractions within and near Paris including the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Muse Rodin, Muse dOrsay, Sainte-Chapelle, Pantheon, Centre Pompidou, and the Palace of Versailles. Full price: 11,50. I am going to Paris soon for the very first time, and Im so excited about it. The first royal palace, with its magnificent original 14thcent. Being able to skip the ticket lines at the Louvre, the Musee dOrsay, and the Arc de Triomphe was also a nice perk. Thanks for sharing . This included those with passes and those with tickets without reserved times. There were fewer crowds at this time so I could take good pictures of the Hall of Mirrors. At most places you will get to be in a shorter priority line (perhaps even just walk inside); however, some places with tighter security still require that you wait in the same security line as everyone else. Which Attractions are Included in the Paris Museum Pass? Trying to figure out if I need to buy them a museum pass to make things faster. Day 2: Combine Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie, and the Louvre. Hi Jessica, thank you for this post. Thank you. Just be sure to bring along ID and proof of disability. Thanks for your reply. To clarifyI mean do the Paris Museum Pass tickets at the LOUVRE get booked up. Each attraction operates differently and Id recommend asking before getting into lines about whether you need to get a ticket for your children or not. But it includes fewer extra attractions than the Paris Pass, although it does includes a Seine River Cruise and hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus ticket. Do you happen to know if they Paris Museum Pass tickets get booked up? Thanks for the information. I and my partner planning to visit Paris in end of Next March. We were told that you have to use the pass every day otherwise the pass expires. Any information you could share on your experience would be great. Groups with booked visits are able to go through a separate line than individuals. I am so grateful that I stumbled upon your website here, as your information that you make available is just wonderful and so to the point, more so than many of the other venues out there. Do a little research and figure out what attractions are included with the pass and which ones you plan to visit so you can make an informed choice of whether the pass makes sense for you or not. Now the Louvre entrance is of course included with the Paris Museum Pass (as well as the Paris Pass). But now the pass would be valid until Wednesday evening at the same time as the first use on Monday. Here is a list of visitor centers but you can also pick them up at the airport, certain FNAC ticket offices, and the attractions themselves. So I would probably call or email (https://en.parisinfo.com/contact-us) them to ask where Paris Museum Passes will be available for purchase during the time of your visit. Not all attractions in Paris are very friendly for those with mobility issues (e.g., lots of steps) and many of the metro stations do not have step-free access. Hi Ana, No, that information is not true. But just know that it works on a consecutive hour basis. Im looking at July 2021. Would love to know if you have any experience with this! You can now only visit each museum or attraction once. If you decide to do a guided tour, be sure that it includes a guaranteed entry. You just had to arrive and get in the line and wait your turn to get through security and get in. Is there a list of the attractions where we would get priority entrance anywhere? Thanks. I arrive at CDG at 7am do you think I would be able to buy the pass so early? Certainly, at places where she only gets a discount, rather than it being free, she would need to get a ticket. It is easy to do it at some of the museums, like at the Louvre, where have used the Paris Museum Pass and the Paris Pass since they have rolled out the reservation system there. Yes, the PARIS MUSEUM PASS allows you to visit as many museums and monuments as you wish and as many times as you care to.. Monument, 2015 Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau All rights reserved, By using this site , you agree to the use of cookies for analytical purposes, advertising and personalized content . I love your article and am grateful for some of your tips, but can you please tell me about the pass in regard to the Louvre. So if you purchase a 4-day pass with your first visit at 1pm on May 5, It is important to note that we are specifically discussing the Paris Museum Pass. Jessica, Thank you so much! Any advice on a good time to go to Ste Chappelle to minimize wait? I think for people that want to visit a lot of attractions in Paris, this pass may be well worth it! Make note if any of the attractions you want to visit offer a free admission day. Being a subscriber also makes you eligible to enter our monthly travel and photography giveaways! its just awesome to received a reply right away . The Paris Museum Pass only comes in 2-day, 4-day, and 6-day passes. Another question: I plan to buy the PMP online and pick it up on Gare du Nord, where we arrive from London. http://en.chateauversailles.fr/prepare-my-visit-/single/faq-en#prevoir. I would personally just use the free visit on the Paris Museum Pass and just visit at an ideal time. Because I would have thought it would be essential to include travel pass with attractions? Thanks for replying! This was the same question I was going to ask about making Louvre reservations in advance. I would just explain that you plan to have a Paris Museum Pass for yourself and your daughter is 16 and eligible for free entry and ask if she needs to collect a ticket or anything to enter. Great article Jessica & Laurence! I found it much better than the carnet of 10 tickets. ~Jessica, We will be arriving at Versailles, coming from the Northwest (Normandy, Giverny). How do we go about purchasing guided tours for the Louvre and Versailles if we have the PMP? Does the reduced cost Versailles timed passport (for musical garden/fountain days) apply to PMP holders as well as the other groups given free entry? Reservations have never been needed for pass holders before, so this is very new (this was just instituted by the Louvre last month during our visit actually) so a new system may come into place to make this easier for those who purchase their passes in advance, but I dont think you can get the number before having the physical pass.