How much time do you need at Louvre Paris?

?? You have very little time in Paris As much as I love the Louvre Museum, I wouldn't necessarily recommend that you make time for it if you only have a day to walk around the city. You'll need to plan to spend at least two hours at the Louvre Museum, though 3-4 hours would be even better.



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Although there is no formal dress code for visiting the Louvre, most people choose to step up their outfits. You want to hit the right balance between comfortable and chic while capturing that classic French elegance. Think tailored trousers, chic dresses, and well-fitting jeans.

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Yes, you could probably do those all in a day, especially if you don't intend to linger for hours at the Louvre, which it's entirely possible to do. But if you have 9 days in Paris it would make more sense to group things more logically, instead of criss-crossing Paris to get from one thing to another in a single day.

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In order to enjoy Mona Lisa (and the rest of the Louvre) with just a few people around you, you want to come and visit the museum during late openings. On Wednesdays and Fridays, it closes at 9:45 PM. If you arrive at 6 PM, you will have time to see all the highlights and more, and just end your visit with Mona Lisa.

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Should you get skip-the-line tickets for the most popular Paris attractions? Yes. With well over 20 million tourists coming to the City of Lights to see its famous attractions each year, ticket lines get long - very, very, long. Don't waste your time in Paris by standing in ticket lines when you don't have to.

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One of the top ten most visited sites in France, the Château de Versailles gets its biggest crowds on the weekends and Tuesday mornings (it is closed on Mondays). So aim to visit between Wednesday and Friday. The result? Less waiting and a smoother visit around the palace.

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