The Louvre Museum’s official shopping offer centers on bookshops and boutiques beneath the Pyramid and in major visitor areas inside the museum. The easiest public-access option is in the Carrousel du Louvre, below Cour Napoléon, where you can browse exhibition catalogs, postcards, posters, stationery, jewelry, home décor, and children’s books inspired by the collections. Smaller in-museum shops lean more heavily toward art books and exhibition merchandise, so shopping here feels like a continuation of the visit rather than a stop at a standard Paris souvenir store.
The complete guide to shopping at the Louvre Museum
The Louvre gift shop and bookshops focus on art-led souvenirs, exhibition catalogs, books, prints, and gifts tied to the collection. This guide covers where to shop, typical prices, access, and practical planning details.
Visiting the Louvre Museum shop
Visiting the Louvre Museum shop
Louvre Museum store
Carrousel du Louvre book and gift shop
The main public-access retail point under the Pyramid is the easiest place to shop without entering the galleries. It carries Louvre-branded gifts, art books, exhibition catalogs, postcards, posters, stationery, jewelry, and family-friendly items, with a broader souvenir mix than the smaller in-museum bookshops. Access through the Carrousel du Louvre keeps this stop practical before or after your timed museum visit.
Timings: In-museum access follows Louvre Museum opening hours.
Location: Carrousel du Louvre, beneath Cour Napoléon and the Pyramid (Google Maps: ‘Carrousel du Louvre’)
Average price: €3–€80
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Frequently asked questions about Louvre Museum shop/store
The public-access store area in the Carrousel du Louvre can be visited without museum admission, while bookshops inside the galleries require a valid Louvre Museum ticket.
Louvre shops focus on exhibition catalogs, art books, postcards, posters, stationery, jewelry, children’s books, and collection-inspired gifts linked to famous works and current exhibitions.
Budget about €3–€15 for postcards and stationery, €15–€40 for smaller books and gifts, and €40 or more for prints, jewelry, and design objects.
Official merchandise regularly includes prints, books, stationery, and gift items tied to star works and departments, including Leonardo da Vinci highlights and Egyptian antiquities.
Major cards are accepted at official Louvre retail points, which makes it easy to buy books, prints, and souvenirs without relying on cash alone.
The Louvre and the Carrousel du Louvre are accessible to visitors with wheelchairs and strollers, and the public-access shopping area is simpler to navigate than gallery routes.
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