The Louvre Museum will charge most international tourists €32 from 14 January 2026 — a €10 jump after its board approved a sharp increase to pay for urgent security and building upgrades.
Why the Hike?
A $102 million jewellery theft in October exposed major weaknesses in cameras, alarms and basic maintenance. An internal review found years of spending on new artworks had left core infrastructure neglected.
The extra €15–20 million expected each year will fund:
- Modern surveillance and alarm systems
- More toilets and restaurants for the 30,000 daily visitors
- Emergency structural repairs (including the Greek ceramics wing)
Who Pays the New Price?
- Tourists from outside the European Economic Area (USA, UK, China, etc.) → €32
- Non-EU visitors in guided groups → €28
- EU residents + Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein → unchanged lower rate
Mona Lisa Getting Her Own Room
To end the daily crush around the world’s most famous painting, President Macron confirmed the Mona Lisa will move to a new dedicated gallery. The relocation is part of the same modernisation drive and aims to give visitors a calmer, clearer view.
With nearly 9 million guests last year, the Louvre says the changes are essential to protect both art and people.
