Tickets and admission to sights in Paris and Disneyland (2023)

Are you planning to explore Paris this year and how much to spend on tickets to the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Versailles or Disneyland Paris, or how much to spend on tickets to the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Versailles or Disneyland Paris? What are the opening times? In this guide, we’ll cover all the information about admission fees and tickets for sightseeing in Paris.

Entrance fees and opening hours for sightseeing in Paris in 2023

Eiffel Tower

Admission to the Eiffel Tower

• Elevator to the 2nd floor: 18,10 € full; 9 € for youth 12-24 years; 4,50 € for children 4-11 years and disabled persons
• Elevator to the 3rd floor: 28,30 € full; 14,10 € for youth 12-24 years; 7,10 € for children 4-11 years and disabled persons
• Stairs to the 2nd floor: 11,30 € full; 5,60 € for youth 12-24 years; 2,80 € for children 4-11 years and disabled persons
• Take the stairs to the 2nd floor and from there take the lift to the 3rd floor: 21,50 € full; 10,70 € for youth 12-24 years; 5,40 € for children 4-11 years and disabled persons

Opening hours of the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is open daily from 9:30-23:45 (last entry at 22:45). You will choose the specific time when booking your ticket.

Every January, maintenance work is carried out on the Eiffel Tower. The summit level is not accessible during this period. You can only visit the first and second floor.

I recommend booking well in advance (you can book up to 2 months in advance). Especially if you plan to visit the Eiffel Tower in the evening. Tickets can be sold out weeks in advance for the evening. For tickets to the Eiffel Tower, click here.

Arc de Triomphe (Arc de Triomphe)

Admission to the Arc de Triomphe

Admission to the Arc de Trimphe is €13. Free admission for children under 18, EU citizens under 26 and disabled persons. In addition, everyone, regardless of age, is admitted free on the first Sunday of the month. Get your tickets here.

Opening hours of the Arc de Triomphe

It is open daily 10:00-22:30 and in season from April to the end of September until 23:00. The last entry is 45 minutes before the end of opening hours.

The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most popular landmarks in Paris. If you want to save time, book a ticket to the Arc de Triomphe online .

Sacré-Coeur Basilica

Admission to the Sacré-Coeur Basilica

Entrance to the Sacré-Coeur Basilica is free, but there is a charge of €7 to enter the dome.

Opening hours of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica

The basilica is open from 6:00-22:30, the dome between 10:30-20:30.

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Louvre Museum

Entrance to the Louvre Museum

Full admission to the Louvre Museum is €15. Children and young people up to the age of 18 are admitted free of charge, as are students up to the age of 26 and people with disabilities. Admission is free for everyone, regardless of age, on the first Sunday of the month.

Opening hours to the Louvre Museum

The museum is open every day except Tuesday – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and weekend 9:00-18:00, Friday 9:00-21:45. Off-season opening hours are shorter 9:00-18:00. The last entry is no more than one hour before the end of opening hours.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

The Notre Dame Cathedral is currently closed and under reconstruction due to the 2019 fire. Despite the scaffolding, it is worth seeing at least from the outside (the photo above is older, before the fire).

Pantheon

Entrance to the Pantheon

Admission to the Pantheon is 11,50 €. Children up to 18 years and EU youth up to 25 years are free of charge.

Pantheon opening hours

Pantheon opening hours vary according to the season: 1 October – 31 March 10:00-18:00, 1 April – 30 September 10:30-18:30.

The last entry is always 45 minutes before the end of opening hours.

Invalidovna (Musée de l’Armée)

Admission to the Musée de l’Armée

The entrance fee to Les Invalides, and the Musée de l’Armée, is €15. Free admission for children under 18 and people with disabilities.

Opening hours to Musée de l´Armée

The Musée de l’Armée is open from April to October from 10:00-18:00 and from November to March from 10:00-17:00.

Paris Catacombs

Admission to the Paris Catacombs

Full admission to the catacombs is 29 €, reduced admission is 23 € for students and reduced admission is 10 € for children 5-17 years old. Reservations are required – Tickets are only available one week in advance and tend to sell out early.

Opening hours of the Paris Catacombs

It is open daily except Mondays from 9:45 to 20:30.

Royal Palace (Grand Palais)

Admission to the Royal Palace

Within the Grand Palais, you can visit the courtyard and park, which is free of charge.

Opening hours of the Royal Palace

The park and courtyard are open from April to September from 8:00-22:30 and from October to March from 8:00-20:30.

View from the Montparnasse skyscraper

Entrance to the Montparnasse skyscraper

Admission to the Montparnasse observation deck is €21, with a reduced admission of €16 for young people over 12 and students and a reduced admission of €9.50 for children aged 4-11 and €10.50 for disabled people. Book your tickets by clicking here.

Opening hours of the Montparnasse skyscraper

From April to the end of September it is open 9:30-23:30 and the rest of the year 9:30-22:30 and Friday to Saturday and on public holidays until 23:00.

Orsay Museum (Musée d´Orsay)

Admission to the Orsay Museum

Tickets to the Orsay Museum cost €16. Children, students up to 26 years of age and disabled persons with 1 accompanying person are admitted free of charge. The first Sunday of the month is free for everyone. Get your tickets by clicking here.

Opening hours of the Orsay Museum

The museum is open daily except Mondays from 9:30-18:00 and on Thursdays until 21:45.

Holy Chapel (Sainte Chapelle)

Admission to Sainte Chapelle

Admission is 11,50 €. Free admission for children under 18, EU youth under 25 and people with disabilities.

There are usually queues for Sainte Chapelle and it’s best to book tickets in advance – preferably early in the morning. Click here to book your tickets in advance.

Opening hours Sainte Chapelle

It is open daily from 1 April to 30 September from 9:00-19:00 and the rest of the year from 9:00-17:00.

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Admission and opening hours to Disneyland Paris 2023

Disneyland Paris is located about 32 km east of Paris in Chessy. The direct train from Paris stops right outside the park and takes just 37 minutes. When visiting Paris, it would be a shame to miss a visit to Disneyland, where you will find yourself for a while in a world full of fairy tales.

Reservations for Disneyland Paris are required. I recommend booking at least a day in advance – if you book tickets on the day of your visit, they are significantly more expensive.

Types of parks in Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris consists of two parks. Disneyland Park, based on classic Disney characters (Mickey Mouse, Minnie and others), was the first to be created. You will find a large number of attractions here, some of which are suitable for the youngest children and others for big children and adults.

They later added a second park called Walt Disney Studios Park. Here you can enjoy other attractions and also take a look behind the scenes of films such as Toy Story or Cars.

When selecting your ticket, you can choose whether you want to visit only 1 park or only 1 park. both and for how long.

1. One-day tickets to Disneyland Paris

You can choose from 3 types of tickets. The most popular type is the standard one-day tickets for a specific day.

Their price varies depending on when you visit Disneyland. Tickets are most expensive in summer, on weekends, at Christmas or during Valentine’s Day. On the other hand, tickets are cheapest in November, early December and January. Prices range from €56-99 and €52-91 for children aged 3-11.

Reservations for Disneyland Paris are required. I recommend booking at least a day in advance. If you book your tickets on the day of your visit, they are significantly more expensive – full admission is 105 € for everyone over 12 years old and 97 € for children 3-11 years old.

Price range for one-day tickets to Disneyland when purchased at least 1 day in advance:

Tickets are valid for unlimited use on all attractions – either in one of the parks or both (depending on which you choose). Tickets can be cancelled up to 3 days before departure.

2. Disneyland tickets without selecting a date

Would you like to give tickets as a gift and you don’t have a date yet? Then they are perfect for you one-day undated tickets which are valid for up to 1 year from purchase.

Tickets are valid for unlimited use on all attractions – either in one of the parks or both (depending on which you choose). Once you have selected a date, you will need to make an additional reservation for a specific day.

3. Multi-day tickets to Disneyland

Are you planning to spend more days at Disneyland? Also on offer are discounted multi-day tickets for 2, 3 or 4 days. In this case, both parks are automatically included.

Opening hours in Disneyland

In high season, Disneyland Park is open 9:30-23:00 and Walt Disney Studios Park is open 9:30-22:00.

Disneyland Park is open weekdays 9:30-21:00 and weekends 9:30-22:00. Walt Disney Studios Park is open 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends

If you stay at a Disney hotel, you get free admission from 8:30am.

Admission and opening hours to the Chateau de Versailles 2023

Versailles offers several types of admission so you can choose exactly what you want to visit. Admission to Versailles is as follows:

Note: Ticket prices are valid for online purchases and are €1.50 more expensive at the door.

From July 4 to October 31, the Musical Gardens play Tuesday through Friday. On weekends there is a musical fountain show. If you want to see the whole of the Palace of Versailles, including the sumptuous palace and the magnificent gardens, a ticket for €28.50 will cover you .

For 21,50 € it is possible to get off-season ticket when the musical gardens or the fountain show are not playing.

Ticket for 19,50 € gives you off-season access to the park, gardens and palace. If the Musical Gardens or Fountain Show is playing, you can use your ticket to enter the palace only.

When is admission to Versailles free?

You get free admission to the Palace and the Trianon estate if:

• you’re under 18;
• you are under 26 and an EU student;
• you are a person with a disability. The free admission fee also applies to 1 accompanying person.
• first Sunday of the month from November to March

On days when the musical fountains play and the fountain show takes place (only in the season until the end of October), only children under 5 years of age are admitted free of charge.

Opening hours in Versailles 2023

The Palace of Versailles and Trianon Abbey are open every day except Monday. The gardens and park are open daily without exception. The specific opening hours of the Chateau de Versailles are as follows:

• Palace of Versailles April-October 9:00-18:30 (last entry 18:00), November-March 9:00-17:30 (last entry 17:00)
• Trianon Manor 12:00-18:30 (last entry 18:00)
• Gardens of Versailles 8:00-20:30 (last entry 19:00)
• Park 7:00-20:30 (last entry 19:45)
• Musical Gardens play from 10:00-19:00 every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until 30 October
• The Musical Fountains performance runs from 10:00-19:00 on weekends through October 30.
• The nightly fountain show plays 8:30-23:05 every Saturday through September 24.

Read our guide to visiting the Chateau de Versailles.

Where to stay in Paris

Luxury hotels

Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel has some of the best views of the Eiffel Tower. There is also an on-site restaurant serving Californian specialities with a French influence. Rooms are clean, modern and decorated in natural tones. There is also luggage storage and a 24-hour reception.

Jardins Eiffel is located in the centre of Paris, just 200 metres from the Invalides. The Eiffel Tower, the Orsay Museum, the Louvre, the Seine and more are within walking distance. Ideal location for walks. The rooms are cosy and include air conditioning and a balcony. Some have views of the Eiffel Tower. 24/7 reception and luggage storage included.

Mid-range

Hotel de Paris Montmartre is located in the lively Montmartre district, full of cobbled streets, restaurants and views. Rooms are elegant and clean, including private bathrooms. The metro station is just 2 minutes away. The Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Sacré Coeur Basilica are within walking distance. The reception is open 24 hours a day.

Ibis Styles Paris Massena Olympiades is a modern and fresh hotel southeast of the centre. Everything you need is within walking distance – metro, bus and tram stops, shops and restaurants. The reception is open 24/7 and you can store your luggage if needed.

Cheap hotels

HotelF1 Paris Porte de Châtillon is a very cheap hotel in 14th district, which is ideal for those arriving at Orly Airport. Metro and tram stops are just a few minutes away. Breakfast is served in the morning, and you can shop across the street at the Monoprix supermarket if needed. The reception is open 24 hours a day.

ibis Budget Paris Nord 18ème can be found in 18. district on the outskirts of Paris, making it convenient for travellers from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Metro and tram stations are just minutes away, as are shops and restaurants. The rooms are small but sufficient and with private bathrooms. The reception is open 24/7.

How to save on sightseeing in Paris

In many big cities, you can save money with tourist cards. These work on the principle that you buy one card, which gives you free entry to sights, attractions and places of interest in that city. Often, cards like this can help you save a significant amount.

Paris has similar cards and we’ll talk more about them below:

• Paris Museum Pass is a basic tourist card that gives you free entry to more than 60 of the most famous sites in Paris. You can visit the Louvre, Versailles or the Arc de Triomphe in one card.
• Tourist Card Paris Pass is based on purchasing a period of time to use the discounted card – 2, 3, 4 or 6 days. You have access to more than 60 attractions in the city, plus other attractions and points of interest.
• For this, for the tourist card Paris Explorer Pass you choose how many attractions you want to visit – 3, 5 or 7 attractions out of a total of 19 attractions. You have 30 days from activation to visit selected sites, so you are not limited by time. The card is activated by entering the first attraction.

Detailed comparison can be found in separate article .

Tips on how to enjoy Paris

Keep your stuff safe from pickpockets. Especially at the main tourist attractions.

Beware of scams. Twice during our visit we had someone try to extort money from us. And not once were they the kind of people you’d think at first glance. If someone stops you on the street out of the blue and wants to talk to you, be cautious.

Visit the most famous sights in the morning or late afternoon when the biggest crowds leave – the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe or the aforementioned Versailles.

Don’t miss Paris at night – every city takes on a completely different atmosphere at night. And in Paris it is no different. You can be taken out on the viewpoint of the Montparnasse skyscraper and enjoy a spectacular view of the city in the evening.

Have a real French Crêpes. They have them on almost every corner and they are delicious. Or a croissant in a French bakery or Boulangerie. How about macaroons at the Ladurée patisserie right on the Champs-Élysées?

Sit in the park and just relax. Like a local. There are plenty of chairs in the Luxembourg Gardens, the Palais Royal and the Tuileries Gardens for Parisians to sit, talk or read a book.

Drinking water can be taken from the drinking fountains or Fontaine Wallace. They are mostly green, cast iron and beautiful in their own right.

Public toilets can be found throughout central Paris. They are small metal boxes. There are also several pay toilets.

The best booking resources for visiting Paris

Via Booking.com we search for all accommodation. It is the largest accommodation portal in the world and you will find everything from modern hotels, cosy guesthouses to seaside villas.

Get Your Guide is a huge booking system for buying tickets, guided tours and all sorts of activities. In one place you can read other travellers’ experiences and book tickets to the Vatican Museums, a cruise on the Danube or a desert safari in Dubai.

This was an overview of admission fees and opening times for sights and attractions in Paris. Do you have a question? We’ll be happy to answer it in the comments below. Have a safe journey!

Learn more about Paris and France

PARIS ITINERARY: Check out our tips on what to see in Paris. To help you plan, we’ve created an itinerary for 3 days in Paris.

THINGS TO DO IN PARIS: If you are an art lover, we have prepared a detailed guide to the Louvre (things to do, prices, admission, etc.). In the next article you will learn everything you need to know before visiting Versailes.

Are you planning to visit Disneyland? Read our detailed guide to Disneyland.

PARIS GUIDE: In a separate article you can find out everything about transport in Paris (airport, public transport, metro, bicycle). Read about accommodation, prices, food and safety in our guide to Paris.

HOW TO SAVE IN PARIS: Read our tips on how to visit Paris cheaply. The Paris Pass is a popular way to save money in Paris – find out more about the Paris Pass.

PROVENCE: How about discovering more beautiful places in France? Provence is one of them. The Provence guide tells you everything you need to know before your trip.

FAQ about sightseeing in Paris