Louvre to hike ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45%

Post by OrderlyTiamat » Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC

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kibwen wrote: post #5

The fact that the price is being dramatically raised to the grand total of $37 says more about how fantastically cheap it is to visit the Louvre currently. They could easily double that and not see any noticeable decrease in ticket sales from tourists.

Assuming you're American you may be missing just how strong the USD is and how expensive $37 is for much of Europe. -You- consider it cheap and that's the whole point of the price rise.

Post by dietr1ch » Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 5:06 PM UTC

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dietr1ch wrote: post #11

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Well, they got their exhibits for free, didn't they?

Funny line-- but I think it's important to highlight how the Brits were able to find value and unlock a history in objects that other cultures stopped caring about. While people like to say they "stole" things, there's no evidence they ever took something that others actually cared about or took the least interest in protecting. The Elgin marbles were just flopped around a field and no locals seemed to care at all. S…

Post by karmakurtisaani » Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 5:14 PM UTC

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karmakurtisaani wrote: post #17

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Louvre get sort of boring, since the time period they cover stops at the time when art gets more and more interesting (mid 1800s). Before that every painting is basically Jesus or boobs. Still well worth a visit definitely.

But then you have all the Egyptian wing no?

Post by dylan604 » Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 5:37 PM UTC

snayan wrote: post #44

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Botswana vs Kenya is an interesting example of this that I've experienced first hand. Kenya is overcrowded with safari tourists, which ruins the experience and very much effects the wildlife dynamic. Botswana has many fewer tourists on safari and so protects the natural environment better, but it does this by pricing themselves such that only rich people can afford it.

Interesting, I think you have to consider the system as a whole and the impacted stakeholders when considering pricing. In your example, if we consider the environment a stakeholder, and the fact that increased safari impact has a negative impact on the ecosystem, there's a stronger argument for higher price. In the case of the Louvre, the paintings and sculptures aren't going to be harmed by having more eyeballs on…

Post by deadbabe » Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 8:44 PM UTC

snayan wrote: post #28

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I’d wager that you could 10x for non-EU tourists and still make more money and have way less crowds leading to a better experience for all.

Lol, I mean, if we ignore the experience of all the people who are priced out, then sure? Appreciation of culture shouldn't be reserved for the rich.