UK Tourists Face Steep New Charges to Visit Paris Landmarks
Non-EU Visitors to Pay More at Notre Dame and Louvre
Visitors from outside the European Union — including Brits — could soon fork out extra cash to see Paris’s most famous sights. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati has unveiled plans to slap additional fees on non-EU tourists at landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre Museum.
Revamping History Comes With a Price Tag
The move aims to raise funds to restore and maintain France’s cherished heritage sites. Notre Dame, closed since its devastating 2019 fire, was previously free to enter. But under Dati’s proposal, visitors from outside the EU will soon have to pay just to step inside.
The Louvre, which currently charges €22, could soon hit non-EU guests with a surcharge between €25 and €30, starting in 2026. The exact fee is still up in the air, sources tell The Times.
Dati: ‘Non-EU Tourists Must Pay More to Protect Our Heritage’
The minister was crystal clear in an interview with Le Figaro: “My position is very clear – I want visitors from outside the EU to pay more for their entrance ticket, and for this supplement to finance the renovation of the national heritage.”
More Fees Coming to Other Historic Sites
According to Sky News, Dati is pushing for similar surcharges at other iconic Parisian spots to safeguard them for future generations. So, Brits planning their next trip to the City of Light: be ready to pay a little extra to soak up the culture.
