Does anybody know what the admission price (adult and 15year old) is for the Louvre? I see conflicting prices, and I don't know if intermediaries are adding fees to the base price. Also, if I buy tickets in advance or (hopefully) on line, do I have to wait in line? I'm not an art buff, but I would like to see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, etc.

consider going on Sunday when the price is reduced (free on first Sun of month i think) or after around 3pm daily when admission is also reduced and lines thinned out (Louvre is open fairly late, enough time for folks like you and me to see the few things we've heard about). If seeing a few more museums and Versailles then probably a museum pass, bought at any museum, is warranted and then you get in without waiting in line. No need to buy museum pass ahead of time at inflated prices just buy at museums.

Children under 18 are free. Regular admission is E8.50. Wednesday and Friday evenings (18:00-21:45) admission is E6.00.

The Louvre is open late on Wednesdays ('til 9:45p) so if you want to keep your day open for some other things to do/see, this might be a good option. Did this last year in July and there was NO line. You can also enter through the Richelieu side (from the Metro station, walk towards the pyramid and you'll see a little entrance to your right) with no queue at all. There are two other entrances as well--one located close to the "carousel du Louvre" and the other is on the "rue de Rivoli."

Also, unless your 15-year old is really, REALY into art, you might want to consider a short tour of just the highlights. Check your local library for Rick Steves' book "Mona Winks" which shows you how you can see and appreciate the major works without being overwhelmed. Otherwise, the Louvre is a two day affair if you want to say you've seen everything! Some friends and I did the "Louvre Lite" tour last year and I'm doing it again with my 18-year old son in about three weeks.

Hope this helps,
Melissa

Thank you TimS and mel hunt. Very, very helpful!!! One of our three nights in Paris happens to be a Friday. How convenient. We will do the "Louvre-lite" on Friday night. Thanks again.

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