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A museum accessible to all
Getting to the Louvre
We strongly advise all visitors to book a time slot in advance at ticket.louvre.fr to guarantee their admission to the museum in case of overcrowding.
Entry to the museum is free for disabled visitors and the person accompanying them. Supporting documents required.
Disabled visitors and the person accompanying (or their immediate family) them are granted priority access (without queuing) at the reception area and museum entrances.
For more information send a request via this form.
By bus
Bus 21, 27, 39, 67, 68, 69, 72, 74, 85, 95
All buses are equipped to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility.
By metro
Line 1 and 7 (Palais-Royal / Musée du Louvre)
Line 14 (Pyramides)
By car
Map of public parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities on the official City of Paris website.
Car park
If you’re coming to the Louvre by car, there are parking spaces reserved for visitors with disabilities.
Map of public parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities on the official City of Paris website. The car park
is located underground by the Carrousel du Louvre shopping centre, affords direct access to the museum, and is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The entrance to the car park is located at 1 Avenue du Général Lemonnier, 75001, Paris.
Visitors with disabilities are entitled to a reduced car park rate – this can be organised at the Assistance area under the Pyramid. You will receive a stamp indicating the reduced rate on your parking ticket.
For information on Indigo car parks, call +33 (0)1 53 45 22 70 or visit www.parkindigo.com.
A drop-off area
A drop-off area is located at Place du Carrousel, near the 39, 68 and 95 bus stops.
When you get here
You can access the lobby beneath the Pyramid via the escalators or the central lift (known as the ‘tube’).
Visitors with disabilities and the person accompanying them (or their immediate family) are granted priority access (without queuing) to the museum’s reception areas and ticket checkpoints.
For more information, check the ‘Museum Entrances’ page.
Information desk
You will find useful materials for visiting the museum at the information desk beneath the Pyramid: museum maps and practical information, weekly schedule of room closures, themed visits for children and/or adults.
Please note: on the day of your visit, certain rooms of the museum may be closed. For more information, see the Schedule of Room Closures or speak with an agent at the information desk.
During your visit
Assistance
Museum staff in the Assistance area can help you plan a route for your visit. Folding stools, wheelchairs, canes, multifunctional rolling chairs, sensory bags and other accessibility equipment are available, free of charge in exchange for a piece of ID, to support your visit.
Lockers
For your comfort, lockers are available beneath the Pyramid to leave your personal belongings in a secured place. Items placed in the lockers must be removed the same day. Visitors are responsible for any valuables left in the lockers.
Please note: any items exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm are not permitted in the museum
Visitor comfort
As visiting the museum can be tiring, we make multifunctional rolling chairs freely available for your use in the museum galleries. You can use them for sitting, leaning on, carrying children or transporting your belongings.
Contact us via this form before your visit for more information.
Recommended visitor trails
Aiming to provide access to all visitors, the Musée du Louvre allows you to explore its collections in the best possible conditions. Mindful of foot traffic during periods of average attendance, these maps offer the optimal visiting experience.
LIST OF AVAILABLE GALLERIES
Due to renovations, some rooms may be closed during the week. Please check the schedule of room closures to better plan your visit.
Public accessibility register
In accordance with legal obligations, all visitors to the Louvre have access to a public accessibility register. The register is available upon request at the visitor 'Assistance' area, located beneath the Pyramid. It contains information about the degree of accessibility at the Louvre and the services the museum provides.
Helpful tips
Information for disabled visitors
Submit a request here.
Leave a message with our answering service at +33 (0)1 40 20 59 90
Practical information
Telephone: +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17
(during museum opening hours)
