Medieval Louvre (exhibit)

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Louvre médiéval 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 Cour Carrée of the Louvre museum, an underground route reveals the remains of the medieval fortified castle that once stood on this site, before the current palace was built. The path follows the old moats, a corner tower and the base of a keep, uncovered during the Grand Louvre works. Models and video projections place these remains within the history of the fortress, the city and the river.

Written from Louvre médiéval (musée)

What to know

• Access is included in the regular Louvre museum ticket, priced at 22 euros for an adult.
• The museum is open every day of the week.
• This route forms the first stage of the history circuit at the Pavillon de l'Horloge.
• Parking is available at 1 avenue du Général-Lemonnier, reached through the Carrousel du Louvre shopping arcade.
• The visit takes place underground, on a concrete floor laid at the level of the former courtyard.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

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Parking

A car park whose entrance is located at 1 avenue du Général-Lemonnier, accessible via the Carrousel du Louvre shopping gallery

Use of the tube (Pyramid lift) is reserved for people with reduced mobility, wheelchairs, pushchairs

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

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Frequently asked

Medieval Louvre (exhibit): how much is admission?

Adult admission is €22. Child: free. Free for: under-18s (all nationalities); 18-25 year-olds resident in or nationals of the EEA; visitors with disabilities and one accompanying person; jobseekers and recipients of minimum social benefits resident in the EEA; teachers with a Pass éducation; first Friday of the month after 6pm (except July-August) and 14 July.

What can be seen at the medieval Louvre?

Visitors can see the moats, a corner tower and the base of the keep from the fortified castle that stood before the current palace, along with explanatory models.

Where is the entrance to the medieval Louvre?

The route lies underground beneath the Cour Carrée and forms part of the history circuit at the Pavillon de l'Horloge.

Where can I park to visit the Louvre?

Parking is available at 1 avenue du Général-Lemonnier, accessed through the Carrousel du Louvre shopping arcade.

Is the Louvre museum open every day?

Yes, it is open seven days a week.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q19545050
• Official website

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