The benefits in a table
| Benefit | Conditions | Price or rule |
|---|---|---|
| Louvre | aged 18-25, EEA residence or nationality, original proof; under 18: all nationalities | free; otherwise €22 (EEA) or €32 (non-EEA) according to one source, confirm on louvre.fr |
| Other national museums | about fifty museums and a hundred monuments, per Étudiant.gouv.fr | free entry under age and residence conditions |
| Imagine R pass | student under 26 living in Île-de-France | €401.30 for 2026-2027 (including €8 fee), or about €43.70 a month |
| Crous student restaurants | student card | meals at €3.30 according to a National Assembly answer; confirm this year's price |
A student from outside the EEA pays full price at the Louvre. Prices change every year and the pass may rise: check ratp.fr and louvre.fr.
Practical tips
- Proof. Bring a passport or ID card that proves your age and country, not only the student card.
- Housing. For an Erasmus year, ask your university's international office first; the Cité internationale universitaire hosts international students.
- Guided visit. If you do not qualify for free entry, or want to skip the queue, a guided Louvre visit with fast entry is a paid option.
FAQ
Is the Louvre free for students?
For EEA 18-25-year-olds, yes, with proof; otherwise the normal price applies.
Can an Erasmus student get the Imagine R pass?
If a student under 26 living in Île-de-France, under Île-de-France Mobilités rules; confirm when you register.
Is a student card enough?
Often not: for free entry, age and residence are what count.
The Paris Authority editorial team
