Is it possible to visit the same museum or monument several times with the PMP? No, the PMP offers only 1 entry to each site. Does the PMP avoid queues? Do the people who accompany you and who benefit from free - 18 years, - 26 years The few establishments that issue tickets for free tickets are not the busiest. Can PMP be activated at any time? Yes, you are free to activate your pass at any time. However, on your first visit, it will be permanently activated for 48, 96 or consecutive hours.
How is the validity of the PMP calculated? Is it possible to spread the validity period over, for example, one month? No, the PMP is activated, from the first visit, for 2, 4 or 6 days, or 48 hours, 96 hours or hours consecutive and inseparable.
Does the PMP have a use-by date? No, since June , PMPs for sale no longer have a use-by date. Can the PMP be used for a group visit? Yes, however, since the PMP has been designed for individuals, if you are in a group, you must respect the booking procedures and pay, if necessary, the booking fees imposed by certain sites.
Are weekly museum closing days and public holidays counted against the validity of the PMP? The validity of the PMP cannot be suspended or extended under any circumstances. Our advice: plan your visits according to closing days and holidays to make the most of your pass. Is there a PMP valid for one year? What are the conditions for access to the Louvre Museum? Does the PMP give access to the gardens in Versailles?
Yes, outside of show periods not included in the offer. Can a lost or stolen PMP be replaced? Unfortunately, no. No, PMPs are not taken back or exchanged. Is it possible to get a PMP refund after, for example, the cancellation of a trip? This decision belongs only to the point of sale from which the purchase was made, but the common rule is that the pass is neither taken back, exchanged or refunded.
Can an unused former PMP be exchanged or refunded? If you have an old pass, you should check the use-by date. If it is exceeded, your pass is out of date: no exchange or refund can be considered. But both of these passes are not just for people who need to watch their spending. They also have a significant convenience value:. Either of the six-day passes are good value for money, even if you take your time while enjoying the highlights they include.
The Paris Pass is made up of three parts. The first, as outlined in section one above, is the Paris Museum Pass. The second is a Metro travel card, that gets you unlimited travel on public transport RER, Metro and Bus, zones only. These two can be bought separately. The third part of the Paris Pass is what is called the Paris Attraction Card, this gets you entry to the seven attractions and on to the sightseeing bus, as well as a number of special offers at selected restaurants and shops.
This third component is unique to the Paris Pass, and can not be purchased separately. Given the difference between the two passes is so basic, it is therefore quite easy to decide which pass to buy. No Pass, anywhere, is suited for every visitor to that destination. And the same is true for Paris. For the business traveller who is spending a few days in Paris, and only gets the opportunity to visit one or two museums, the Paris Pass is definitely not worth it, and neither is the Paris Museum Pass.
As I state in all the articles I have written about passes around the World, including Chicago , Berlin and Rome , the visitor needs to be savvy and work out whether buying a pass is good value or not.
The Paris Museum Pass is only for museums and monuments, the Paris Pass adds a travel card and entry to other popular attractions. If saving money is a main concern, then the only question you need to ask yourself is this: can you and, more importantly, do you want to spend the two, four or six consecutive days, visiting the number of museums and attractions you will need to in order to cover your initial cost.
Everyone has a different saturation level. As of , any citizen of the European Union under the age of 26 is entitled to free entry to all museums and cultural attractions. And most institutions are good in adhering to this. All children under the age of 18 are given free entry to museums, whatever their nationality.
A good tip here is never to assume anything, and always have proof of identity that will be required to gain admission for free. This is why an EU citizen under the age of 26 or any child under the age of 18 does not require a Paris Museum Pass. There is a fee for children and teenagers for the Paris Pass because that entitles these individuals to transport and entry to attractions that are not normally free of charge.
The following tips for using the Paris Pass and the Paris Museum Pass will ensure you get value for your money. Your pass is activated when you first use it. It is then valid for the number of days for which you have purchased.
If you buy a four-day pass and you first use it on Monday, it ceases to provide you the stated benefits at midnight four days later, ie Thursday. Consequently, you do not want to first use your pass half-way through, or later, your first day — you will have lost time on it. If you can, choose consecutive days that will include days on which your museums of choice are open late. For example, the Louvre is open until 9. Also, believe it or not, many of the Parisian museums and monuments are shamefully closed one day a week — even during the peak tourist season.
But, on the plus side, most museums are free on the first Sunday of each month. There are a number of museums and monuments that are all quite central, and within walking distance of each other, or a quick metro ride. Some are further out, such as the castles of Versailles and Fontainebleau, and the National Archaeology Museum , and these require the better part of a day to visit. The Paris Museum Pass is available almost anywhere and everywhere, from the Airports to the tourist offices, from the many iconic Parisian street kiosks to souvenir shops and certain stores.
Here is where we used our Paris Museum Pass in 2 days in Paris, and the comparative cost if we had purchased admission individually:. The iconic Louvre, one of the most famous and acclaimed art museums in the world, is definitely a must-see on your Paris itinerary! I would plan out the things you want to see ahead of time to maximize your visit! The highlight here is definitely the Impressionist collection, which feature and impressive array of works from masters such as Monet, Cezanne, van Gogh, Manet, Renoir, and more.
The museum is also housed in an old train station, and the building itself is a beauty to take in as well — be sure to not miss the giant clock tower on the top floor.
You should definitely sit and soak in the giant paintings, which depict scenes his garden in Giverny as it turns from light to dark. Definitely spend some time admiring the giant arch and taking in all of the ornate details carved on to it. I thought this view had a perfect view of the Eiffel Tower, so definitely take a bunch of photos! The small but gorgeous Sainte Chapelle ended up being one of my favorite sights during my 2 days in Paris.
As it is still somewhat of a hidden gem although it has definitely gained in popularity recently , it is also a great spot to buy your Paris Museum Pass in person, if you choose to do so. It is also close to many other attractions included in the Paris Museum Pass, so it is definitely worth a stop!
The church is covered in over meters of breathtaking stained glass, which is definitely super impressive! Is it worth making a day trip out to Versailles on your 2 days in Paris? My answer is YES, absolutely! I have never seen anything like the grandeur and opulence of Versailles, and I definitely think that it is something worth seeing once. You can make it a half-day trip on a short trip to Paris, and still have plenty of time to explore the city.
My advice is to go as early as you can — at opening if possible! This ends up working out well for two reasons: one, because you get to beat the crowds; and two, because you will have plenty of time to explore the city to make your Paris Museum Pass worth it.
If you can avoid it, try not to have that day be one of the days you use your pass since it would have been free anyway. The best way to get the most out of your Paris Pass is to schedule out each day in a wise manner.
First, separate out daytime activities and nighttime activities. For example, most museums and monuments are roughly open 10 am-5 pm but a few have later opening hours so save those attractions with later hours for the evening. The day you use your pass counts as a full day — no matter when you activate it. For example, if you use your pass for the first time at 8 pm, it will count as a full day. As mentioned before, the hours you save by skipping some lines is a nice luxury — especially in the summer.
Here are what I think are the best non-museums activities on the Paris Pass:. It is no surprise that waiting in line for an hour with kids is a nightmare so the Paris Pass will help in many cases. Obviously, very young children might not have the energy to do all the attractions.
Also, being able to skip the lines is going to be a huge time saver — especially in the summer. Below are a few cases where you might be better off skipping the pass.
A large amount of year-old residents of the European Economic Area EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein get free or drastically reduced entry to a majority of the museums in Paris. You can print your pass at home or show your pass digitally via your phone.
0コメント