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The Louvre vs Bourse de Commerce: which should you visit?

Quick answer

Choose the Louvre for Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo — admission is €22 for EEA visitors. Choose Bourse de Commerce for Rotunda Fresco and Tadao Ando Concrete Cylinder — admission is €15 standard admission. The Louvre: €22 for EEA visitors, allow 3–5 hours; Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection: €15, allow 1.5–2 hours.

Side by side

The Louvre Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection
Location Paris, France Paris, France
Museum type Art Museum Art Museum
Admission €22 for EEA visitors; €32 for non-EEA visitors (since 14 January 2026) €15 standard admission
Free entry Under 18 free (all nationalities) · EEA citizens and residents under 26 free · Everyone free on the first Friday of the month after 6 PM (not July or August) · Bastille Day (14 July) free · Disabled visitors + 1 companion free —
Time needed 3–5 hours 1.5–2 hours
Closed Tuesdays Tuesdays
Standout works Mona Lisa; Venus de Milo Rotunda Fresco; Tadao Ando Concrete Cylinder
Good for Art Lovers, History Enthusiasts, First-timers, Families Art Lovers, Contemporary Art, First-timers

Facts from our verified data file (last verified 2026-06-30) — confirm on each museum's official site before travelling.

Should I visit The Louvre or Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection?

Choose The Louvre if…

Choose the Louvre for Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo — admission is €22 for EEA visitors. Allow 3–5 hours.

Choose Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection if…

Choose Bourse de Commerce for Rotunda Fresco and Tadao Ando Concrete Cylinder — admission is €15 standard admission. Allow 1.5–2 hours.

Can you visit both The Louvre and Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection in one day?

Both are in Paris. With 3–5 hours suggested for one and 1.5–2 hours for the other, combining both in a single day is ambitious — two days is more comfortable. Note closures: The Louvre closes on Tuesdays; Bourse de Commerce closes on Tuesdays.

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