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Paris Attractions and Museums
Best Paris Attractions and Museums 2026
Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, Arc de Triomphe, Sainte-Chapelle and city passes
Eiffel Tower
Summit access, skip-the-line entry, guided tours and Seine cruise combos
Louvre Museum
Skip-the-line entry, guided tours and Mona Lisa priority access
Museums and galleries
Musee d'Orsay, Orangerie, Rodin, Centre Pompidou and more
City passes
Paris Museum Pass, Go City and Paris Pass - bundle top attractions and save
Overview
Paris attractions and museums
- Eiffel Tower summit and second-floor access
- Louvre Museum skip-the-line and guided tours
- Musee d'Orsay, Orangerie, Rodin and Centre Pompidou
- Arc de Triomphe rooftop and Sainte-Chapelle
- Paris Museum Pass and Go City passes
- 7M+
- Eiffel Tower visitors (annual)
- 380,000
- Objects in the Louvre
- 100+
- Museums in Paris
Source: Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau, 2023
Paris has more world-class museums per square kilometre than any other city. The Louvre alone holds 380,000 objects across 72,735 square metres, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace. The Musee d'Orsay houses the world's largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in a converted railway station. The Eiffel Tower receives 7 million visitors a year and is the most-visited paid monument in the world.
Skip-the-line tickets are essential for the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Musee d'Orsay, where summer queues can exceed 2 hours. City passes (Paris Museum Pass, Go City) bundle multiple attractions at a discount and include priority entry. Smaller gems like Sainte-Chapelle, the Orangerie, Rodin Museum and Musee de l'Armee at Les Invalides are less crowded and equally rewarding.
Planning your Paris museum visits
The Eiffel Tower and Louvre are the two attractions that sell out furthest in advance. Book Eiffel Tower summit tickets 2 to 3 months ahead in summer. Book Louvre timed-entry tickets 1 to 2 weeks ahead. The Musee d'Orsay is less competitive but still benefits from advance booking. Everything else can usually be booked a few days ahead.
The Paris Museum Pass (2, 4 or 6 days) covers 60+ museums including the Louvre, Orsay, Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle, Arc de Triomphe and more. It pays for itself in 2 to 3 visits and includes priority entry. Go City Explorer Pass lets you choose specific attractions from a wider list. Both are available as instant mobile tickets.
FAQ
Frequently asked
Quick answers on booking, access and what to expect.
The Louvre if you want the world's greatest art collection. Musee d'Orsay if you prefer Impressionism (Monet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh). The Eiffel Tower if you want the iconic view. All three sell out, so book whichever you care about most first.
Yes if you plan to visit 3+ museums in 2 days or 5+ in 4 days. It covers 60+ museums including the Louvre, Orsay, Versailles and Sainte-Chapelle, and includes priority entry at most sites. It pays for itself quickly.
Early morning (opening time) or late afternoon (last 2 hours). Wednesdays and Fridays are the least crowded weekdays. Many museums have late-night openings (Louvre on Fridays, Orsay on Thursdays) which are the quietest times of all.
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Why book Paris attraction tickets with tickadoo?
- Skip-the-line tickets for the Eiffel Tower and Louvre
- Paris Museum Pass and Go City passes
- Instant mobile tickets delivered to your email
- Full-refund guarantee if your visit is cancelled
- Competitive pricing across all attractions
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