"It was announced in 2025 but came into effect from the start of 2026 - French museums can now charge higher prices to visitors from non-EU countries. There are, however, exemptions for non-EU citizens who are resident in France, as well as concession prices plus a number of groups who qualify for free entry. Here's a breakdown of the new rules;"
"The Culture Ministry now allows museums and tourist sites to set different prices for EU and non-EU visitors, however it's up to each attraction whether they choose to do this. So far the Louvre, Versailles Palace and the Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley have adopted the new pricing structure, while Paris' Opera Garnier, Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie have said they intend to do. The others are yet to decide."
From the start of 2026 France's state-run museums and tourist sites can charge higher admission prices for non-EU visitors. Adoption is optional for each venue; the Louvre, Versailles and the Château de Chambord have implemented the change while others are still deciding. Museums can set their own surcharges — for example the Louvre charges €32 for non-EU adults versus €22 standard, and Versailles adds €3. The lower rate applies to EU/EEA citizens and to non-EU residents who present a carte de séjour or other European residency card. Many concessions and specified groups remain eligible for free entry. Churches generally do not charge an entrance fee.
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