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Bonjour first. Everything after that goes better.

France · 6 verdicts · Checked 27 Sept 2026

The quick take

City
snapshot

A world-class city for art, food, and neighborhood life, with big hits, great museums, and plenty of local corners that feel distinct and personal.

Quick practical notes

Best time
Spring and fall are ideal.
Getting around
Metro is fast, frequent, and easy.
Key areas
Marais, Saint-Germain, Montmartre, Canal Saint-Martin.
Good to know
Many major museums need a timed entry.

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LOUVRE

Paris€322 HRSGo FRI 18:00

Yes. Once. For about two hours. And probably not on the day you were going to go.

Verdict

Is the Louvre worth it?

Yes.

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A quieter discovery

Musée d'Orsay

Choose a focused museum visit instead of trying to see everything. The Orsay is our Louvre alternative: allow around two hours, and compare online and ticket-desk prices before you go.

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Practical tips

Before
you go

Details

The €22 Louvre ticket isn't yours. That's the EEA rate. Non-EEA visitors pay €32, and the two-rate table is easy to misread on the way in.

Booking the Orsay online costs more. €16 online against €14 at the desk. It's one of the only museums in Europe that charges you for the convenience.

Say bonjour first. Walking up and opening in English reads as brusque. One word fixes it, and it costs nothing.

Getting around. €2.55 a ride. Single Métro–train–RER ticket, 2026 rate. €2.04 on Navigo Liberté +.

Airport → city. €14. Ticket aéroports, CDG or Orly to central Paris. €7 reduced.

Tipping. Service compris. Service is inside the menu price by law. Rounding up is a courtesy, not a rate.

Closing days. Mon or Tue. The Louvre shuts Tuesdays, the Orsay and Versailles shut Mondays. Never both on the same trip day.

Check before you commit. Not a live alert; check the operator on the day.

City figures were checked against operator and venue sources on 27 Sept 2026. Venues and operators change prices without notice. Check the source before you go.

  1. Plan museum visits

    Check timed entries and closing days before planning your museum afternoon.

  2. Use the Metro

    Compare single tickets and Navigo options to find the fare that fits.

  3. Explore on foot

    Leave time between the big sights for side streets, markets, and a cafe stop.

  4. Go beyond the icons

    Make room for neighbourhoods and everyday Paris, beyond the headline sights.

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