A view of the courtyard at the Louvre museum in Paris Anadolu/Getty Images

A visit to the Louvre museum in Paris is set to become significantly more expensive for travelers from outside Europe, with officials announcing plans to hike the price of tickets by 45%.

From January 14, 2026, an individual ticket for visitors from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) — a grouping of nations that comprises the European Union member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway — will cost 32 euros ($37), a spokesperson for the Louvre told CNN on Friday.

Those visiting as part of a group with a guide will have to pay 28 euros ($32.40) per person.

The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world. Antoine Boureau/Hans Lucas/AFP/Getty Images

The price increases are expected to bring

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