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Louvre Museum location, directions, and how to get there

Where is the Louvre Museum located?

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Getting to the Louvre Museum by public transport

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Get off at the Musée du Louvre or the Palais-Royal, by taking Lines 1 or 7, respectively. You are dropped off right at the entrance of the artistic marvels at this station. 

Or, take Line 14 and get off at the Pyramides. The museum is only a short walk away, making this another convenient stop.

Take any of these buses 14, 7, 21, 27, 39, 67, 68, 69, 72, 74, 85, 95 that connect the different parts of Paris to the museum. Check the local bus schedule to find the best you. The closest bus stop is Pyramides (lines 14 and 7), a short walk from the museum.

Getting to the Louvre Museum by car

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From the car park, head through the Galerie du Carrousel entrance. The car park is located at 1 Avenue du Général Lemonier and is open daily from 7am to 11pm. The parking fees follow the standard street parking fees. It would be around €4-€6 per hour, depending on the exact location and time of day.




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All your questions about getting to the Louvre Museum answered

How easily can I get to the Louvre?

Due to the Louvre’s central location, you can easily reach it by metro, bus, or car.

What is the closest bus stop to the Louvre?

If you want to board the bus, hop on to line number 14 or 7 and get off at the Pyramides stop, a short walk from the museum.

What is the closest metro stop to the Louvre Museum?

The closest Metro stop to the Louvre Museum is Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre. You can enter from the Pyramid entrance if you use this metro stop.

Can I park at the museum?

No, there are no parking facilities at the museum. But ample parking is available nearby at Avenue du Général Lemonier for added convenience. The parking fees follow the standard street parking fees. It would be around €4-€6 per hour, depending on the exact location and time of day.

Can I walk to the museum?

Yes, you can walk to the Louvre Museum. It’s about a 15-minute walk (1.5km) from the Notre-Dame Cathedral. From the Eiffel Tower, it’s about a 30-minute walk (2.5 km). And from the Champs-Élysées / Arc de Triomphe, it’s about a 25-minute walk (2 km).