Several tourist attractions in France are considering introducing tiered pricing, with non-EU visitors charged a higher fee from January 2026.
The French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati , said a special admission fee for the Louvre Museum and the Palace of Versailles is expected to be set at 30 R619 for non-EU visitors. Currently the entrance fee for all visitors to The Louvre is 22 R454 while a visit to Versailles costs 21 R434.
This tiered pricing plan may also be adopted by several further landmarks, including the Chteau de Chambord, and the Opra Garnier.
Fees for restorationAccording to Dati, funds will be used for critical renovation efforts, as the Department of Culture faces budget cuts. The Louvre expects that the increase in ticket prices will generate an additional 20 million R413 million annually.
French President, Emmanuel Macron , recently visited The Louvre where he unveiled a 10-year restoration plan that could cost up to 800 million R16 billion.