A museum accessible to all

Take Line 1 or 7 to Palais-Royal / Musée du Louvre, or Line 14 to Pyramides. A downloadable step-by-step visual guide (in French) is available on the Louvre website showing the route from the metro station to the museum entrance.

Parking spaces are reserved for visitors with disabilities near the museum. You can find a map of all reserved spaces on the official City of Paris website.

The underground Carrousel du Louvre car park is probably the most convenient option: it connects directly to the museum and is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The entrance is at 1 Avenue du Général Lemonnier, 75001 Paris. Visitors with disabilities are entitled to a reduced parking rate — go to the Assistance area under the Pyramid, where staff will stamp your parking ticket.

For car park information, call Indigo at +33 (0)1 53 45 22 70 or visit parkindigo.com.

A downloadable visual guide (in French) is also available on the Louvre website for arriving by car.

If you have a visual impairment or need physical assistance, you can request an escort service from the nearest metro stop or the Carrousel car park all the way to the museum. Arrange this before your visit by filling out the contact form or calling +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17.

You can also enter through the Carrousel shopping centre, either from the underground car park or from the street entrance at 99 rue de Rivoli. Once inside, escalators and two lifts take you to the underground level. Speak with the staff at the Carrousel entrance — they will point you toward the lifts. From there, walk about 50 metres toward the inverted pyramid, go through the security check, and you're in the museum.

The Information Desk is under the Pyramid. Pick up a museum map (available in multiple languages), check the weekly schedule of room closures, or ask about themed visitor trails for children and adults. On any given day some rooms may be closed due to renovations, so it's worth checking the schedule of room closures before or when you arrive.

Free self-service lockers are available beneath the Pyramid. Leave your bags and personal belongings in a secure spot while you visit. Items placed in the lockers must be collected the same day. The museum is not responsible for valuables left inside. Bags and items exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm are not allowed in the museum at all.

The following equipment is available free of charge at the Assistance area, in exchange for a valid ID:

Wheelchairs, folding stools, canes with rubber tips (metal tips are not allowed), multifunctional rolling chairs, and SensoryBags (kits containing noise-cancelling headphones, eye bands, and other sensory tools for visitors with sensory impairments).

All borrowed equipment must stay within the museum premises. If you need special-size equipment or want to check accessibility for a specific exhibition, send a request through the contact form or call +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17. Let the security staff know about any special equipment when you arrive.

Visiting a museum this large is tiring, and the Louvre knows it. Multifunctional rolling chairs are freely available throughout the galleries. You can sit on them, lean on them, carry children, or use them to transport your belongings. Staff can also escort you from the Information Desk to any room in the museum if you ask at the Help Desk.

The Louvre has designed several downloadable maps and trails to help you visit comfortably:

Themed trails with limited use of lifts and escalators, designed for visitors with physical disabilities. A "comfort" map (in French) showing quieter rooms near benches, restrooms, and lifts, based on crowd levels during normal attendance. A "lighting" map (in French) identifying areas with natural light or good artificial lighting, particularly useful for visitors with visual impairments.

These maps are available at the Information Desk or can be downloaded from the Louvre website before your visit.

Lifts and escalators are available throughout the building, though ongoing renovations may make some routes longer than usual. If you get stuck, ask any member of staff for help finding an alternative route.

Restrooms with facilities for visitors with reduced mobility are located beneath the Pyramid and at various points across the museum. You can find them on the museum map or ask at the Help Desk.

Ten wheelchair spaces are reserved in the auditorium. Fourteen electrical outlets are available for visitors who need to recharge electric wheelchairs.

Due to renovations, some rooms may be closed during the week. Before your visit, check the schedule of room closures so you can plan accordingly and avoid disappointment.

In accordance with French law, the Louvre maintains a public accessibility register. It documents the degree of accessibility at the museum and the services provided. The register is available on request at the Assistance area under the Pyramid.

Hearing loops

Hearing loops are installed in several locations: beneath the Pyramid, at the Information Desk, at the automated ticketing machines, in the group reception area, at the Help Desk, and in the Auditorium. If you're not sure where the nearest loop is, ask at the Information Desk when you arrive.

Access

The same entrance options apply as for all visitors with disabilities. You can reach the reception hall via the central lift ("the tube") beneath the Pyramid, or through the Carrousel shopping centre at 99 rue de Rivoli using escalators and lifts.

Getting in touch

For any questions about services for visitors with hearing impairments, use the online contact form or call +33 (0)1 40 20 59 90. For general enquiries during museum hours: +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17.

Guide dogs and vision aids

Guide dogs, assistance dogs, and personal vision aids are permitted throughout the museum.

Braille booklets

Braille booklets are available at the Assistance area beneath the Pyramid. They contain descriptions of selected artworks along with information about their dimensions and samples of the materials used. Borrow them with a valid ID; they must stay within the museum grounds.

Escort service

An escort service can meet you at the nearest metro stop or the Carrousel car park and accompany you all the way to the galleries. Staff are also available to guide you from the Pyramid to any room in the museum. To arrange this, contact the museum in advance through the online form or call +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17. You can also ask at the Information Desk when you arrive.

Dedicated spaces with touchscreens

The Medieval Louvre gallery has interactive touchscreens that help you orient yourself and visualise the surrounding spaces and the architectural history of the palace. The Sculpture Discovery Area (see below) offers touchscreens for learning about sculpture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century; it is closed on Fridays. The Galerie Campana (Greek pottery) also has touchscreens, though this gallery is currently closed.

Lighting guide

The Louvre has produced a downloadable brochure (in French) that identifies areas with natural light or good artificial lighting, so you can plan a route suited to your vision needs. Available on the Louvre website or at the Information Desk.

SensoryBags

SensoryBags are available free of charge at the Assistance area beneath the Pyramid. Each bag contains noise-cancelling headphones, eye bands, and other sensory tools designed to help manage overstimulation in busy gallery spaces. Bring a valid ID to borrow one; the equipment must stay within the museum.

Escort service

Staff are available to escort you from the Information Desk to any gallery in the museum. Just ask at the Help Desk beneath the Pyramid. If you'd like to arrange assistance before your visit, use the contact form or call +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17.

Getting here step by step

The Louvre website offers downloadable visual guides (in French) showing how to reach the museum by bus, metro, or car, with step-by-step illustrated instructions. These are designed to help you prepare and feel more comfortable with the journey.

Comfort and quiet maps

Two downloadable maps (in French) are available to help you find the most comfortable visiting conditions. One identifies rooms with good natural or artificial lighting. The other shows quieter areas near benches, restrooms, and lifts, based on typical crowd patterns. Both are available at the Information Desk or on the Louvre website.

A hands-on, multisensory space in the Denon wing where visitors of all abilities can explore the history of sculpture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.

What you can do there

Touch casts of real artworks. Read Braille museum labels. Handle samples of different sculpting materials. Listen to audio narratives about the works. Watch short animations explaining sculptural techniques.

Three themes

The area is organised around three subjects: the materials used in sculpture and where they come from, the sculptor's workshop and working methods, and the different functions sculpture has served through the centuries.

Opening hours

Open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays (closed Tuesdays and Fridays). No advance booking required — just walk in.

How to find it

The Sculpture Discovery Area is in the Denon wing. You can locate it on the museum map or ask at the Information Desk.