Driving a car to the museum is one of the best ways to reach the Louvre.
This way, you spend less on fuel expenses than hailing a taxi.
If a lack of suitable parking options stops you from driving to the Louvre, we have your back in this aspect.
Parking at the Louvre
The Louvre has its own underground car parking facility at 1 Avenue du Général Lemonnier.
The Louvre museum parking lot is close to the Carrousel du Louvre entrance, so you can easily access the Louvre.
The times of the car park are from 7 am to 11 pm.
| Parking duration | Fares |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | €5 |
| 3 hours | €15 |
| 24 hours | €50 |
Note: These prices are an approximation of the actual prices at the parking entrance.
Parking near the Louvre
There are also some parking options near the Louvre within a few minutes of walking distance.
The parking fares are almost the same as those when parking at the Louvre.
Here’s a list of nearby parking lots where you can park at affordable fares:
| Parking lot | Walking distance from the Louvre | Fare for 1 hour | Fare for 3 hours | Fare for 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Indigo Paris Louvre Samaritaine | 2 minutes (150 meters) | €4.80 | €14.40 | €43.20 |
| Parking Indigo Paris Croix Des Petits Champs | 5 minutes (400 meters) | €4.80 | €14.40 | €43.20 |
| Parking Indigo Paris Vendôme | 13 minutes (1 kilometer) | €5.20 | €15.60 | €42.80 |
| Parking Indigo Paris Marché Saint-Honoré | 10 minutes (750 meters) | €4.80 | €14.40 | €43.20 |
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