Louvre to hike ticket prices for non-EU visitors by 45% next year

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Louvre to hike ticket prices for non-EU visitors by 45% next year   The Louvre museum said it will raise ticket prices for visitors from outside the European Union, requiring tourists from the UK, the US and China to pay €32. The 45% increase is expected to lift annual revenue by up to €20 million to fund structural upgrades after last month’s brazen daylight theft.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/28/louvre-to-hike-ticket-prices-for-non-eu-visitors-by-45-next-year  Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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00:00Art lovers from outside Europe hoping to admire the Mona Lisa will soon have to pay more.

00:04The Lure has decided to increase admission for non-European visitors by 45% starting in January 2026.

00:11Visitors from countries like the US and China will now be charged 32 euro, an increase of 10 euro from the current price.

00:19The museum says the extra revenue is to tackle structural problems following the spectacular jewel heist last month that exposed inadequate security systems.

00:27However, unions have criticized the move warning that scrapping the universal entry fee could be seen as discrimination.

00:34Other French tourist sites, including Versailles, are considering similar moves.

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