Louvre Castle

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Château du Louvre stands in Paris (Paris), in the Île-de-France region of France. Adult admission costs 22 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 18, 2026.

Beneath the present-day galleries of the Louvre museum lie the remains of the fortress built by King Philip Augustus at the end of the twelfth century to defend Paris against the English threat. Visitors can descend to the level of the medieval moats and tower foundations, now part of the museum's archaeological circuit. This site marks the starting point of what later became a royal residence and, eventually, a major museum institution.

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What to know

• The site is open seven days a week, following the Louvre museum's opening hours.
• An adult ticket costs 22 euros and grants access to all collections, including the medieval remains.
• Parking is available at 1 avenue du Général-Lemonnier, reached through the Carrousel du Louvre shopping gallery.
• The remains are viewed indoors, in the basement level, with only a few stairs to negotiate.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

Car park entrance located at 1 avenue du Général-Lemonnier, accessible via the Carrousel du Louvre shopping gallery

Use of the tube (Pyramid lift) reserved for persons with reduced mobility, wheelchairs, pushchairs; assistance and comfort equipment available at the Assistance area; disabled visitors and one companion benefit from priority access with no waiting

Where this château is

Paris · Paris · Île-de-France

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Address

75001 Paris

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 1 40 20 53 17

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Heritage status

Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the medieval Louvre castle separately from the museum?

No, access to the remains is included with the general Louvre museum ticket.

How much does it cost to see the castle remains?

The adult ticket is 22 euros, the same as the standard museum entry.

Where can you park to visit the Louvre?

A car park is located at 1 avenue du Général-Lemonnier, reached through the Carrousel du Louvre shopping gallery.

Is the medieval Louvre castle still visible today?

Yes, its moats and tower foundations survive in the basement and are part of the museum's visitor route.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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• Wikidata Q15992417
• Official website

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