Everything you need to know about visiting the Louvre

• Head through the Galerie du Carrousel entrance from the car park. The car park is located at 1 Avenue du Général Lemonier which 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.

There are several Vélib' stations around the Louvre, making it easy to pick up or drop off a bike:

• Station 10121 - Quai des Tuileries (across from the Louvre): Located near the Tuileries Gardens and close to the main entrance.
• Station 10123 - Louvre Rivoli: Situated along Rue de Rivoli, near the museum’s west entrance.
• Station 10135 - Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre: Close to the Palais Royal, just a short walk to the museum’s main entrance.

• Physical Accessibility: The Louvre is fully equipped to accommodate visitors with physical disabilities—with well-placed ramps and elevators throughout the museum.
• Hearing and visual impairments: The museum offers specialized guided tours and resources for those with hearing or visual impairments to make their visit more enriching and enjoyable.
• Developmental and learning disabilities: The Louvre offers an array of support services and resources to ensure everyone enjoys an inclusive and engaging experience.

• Information desks
• Cloakroom
• Free Wi-Fi
• Restrooms
• Lost and found
• Baby space

• Le Comptoir du Louvre - PAUL (0.1km): The perfect French cafe that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with vegetarian options to choose from. Don’t miss out on the quiches, croissants, and pastries.
• Brasserie du Louvre - Bocuse (3km): The Michelin-starred Brasserie du Louvre is a perfect French restaurant. Indulge in their signature dishes, French onion soup and duck confit.

• Hotel Verneuil Saint-Germain (2km)
• Grand Hotel du Palais Royal (2.1km)
• Hotel du Louvre (3.2km)

• Notre Dame Cathedral: Notre Dame de Paris is the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages and is distinguished for its size, antiquity, and architectural interest.
• Orangerie Museum: Most famous for its display dedicated to Monet's Water Lilies, this gallery has a wide collection of impressionist and post-impressionist works.
• Orsay Museum: Musée d’Orsay, a national museum of fine and applied arts in Paris that features work mainly from France between 1848 and 1914.

• The Louvre is huge, and kids and the elderly can get overwhelmed by the sheer size. Focus on a few key sections or artworks to make the visit manageable. Plan for 2-3 hours rather than trying to see everything. You can always return another day if needed.
• The museum offers special family tours that are interactive and designed to capture children’s attention. These tours often include games, fun facts, and a more dynamic way of exploring the collection.
• Regardless of which entrance you use, consider buying your tickets in advance online to save time and avoid long lines at the entrance.
• Use the Passage Richelieu and Galerie du Carrousel entrances to enter the museum, as these are less crowded than the main Pyramid entrance.
• The Louvre has three wings: Sully, Denon, and Richelieu. While Denon and Sully are the busiest, the Richelieu wing offers a quieter experience with remarkable French sculptures, Mesopotamian artifacts, and Napoleon III's opulent apartments from his time as emperor.
• Be sure to carry water and wear comfortable shoes. The Louvre is massive, and that involves a lot of walking. You can also borrow walking sticks and foldable chairs from the Museum Centre for free.