Is the Louvre Worth It? An Honest Answer from a Paris Guide
By Hafid Assaoui · 2026-07-23
Is the Louvre worth visiting? A licensed Paris guide's honest take — when it's worth it, when it isn't, and how to actually enjoy the world's biggest museum.
Is the Louvre Worth It? An Honest Answer from a Paris Guide It's the question guests ask most: with the crowds and the size, is the Louvre actually worth it? The honest answer from a licensed guide: yes — if you do it right, and no — if you don't. Practical info - Size: ~35,000 works on display; you could walk 15 km trying to "see it all." - Hours: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; late Fridays to 9:45 p.m.; closed Tuesdays. - Tickets: ~€22, timed entry, bo…