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Louvre Ticket Price Soars for Non-Europeans
28 Nov
Summary
- Louvre will increase ticket prices for non-European visitors starting January.
- The price hike aims to fund a decade-long renovation plan for the museum.
- A recent crown jewels heist highlighted the urgent need for security upgrades.
The Louvre museum in Paris is implementing a significant ticket price increase for visitors from outside the European Union. Effective January 14, non-EU nationals will see their entry fee rise from 22 euros to 32 euros. This measure is a key component of a comprehensive, decade-long plan initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron to renovate and expand the museum's facilities.
The recent 88 million-euro theft of crown jewels, which occurred due to security breaches, has underscored the critical need for these upgrades. The Louvre's infrastructure, last modernized in the 1980s, is now considered obsolete. The museum is embarking on a 'Louvre New Renaissance' project, estimated to cost up to 800 million euros, to modernize its infrastructure, alleviate crowding, and dedicate a new gallery to the Mona Lisa by 2031.
In 2024, the Louvre hosted 8.7 million visitors, with a substantial 77% being international tourists. The price hike will primarily affect visitors from countries such as the United States, China, and the United Kingdom. In response to the October 19 heist, over twenty emergency security measures have already been initiated, and four arrests have been made in connection with the theft.
