The Centre des monuments nationaux offers free admission on presentation of proof of identity.
Some monuments are not open to the public on a self-guided basis, but are subject to specific conditions of access, particularly in the context of lecture tours.
The free admission rates listed below do not apply to the following monuments:
- The Colonne de Juillet,
- Les Alignements de Carnac,
- Le Cap Moderne, Eileen Gray and du Corbusier au Cap Martin
List of monuments to which free admission applies (below):
| Persons concerned | Proof required (valid documents) |
|---|---|
| Social situation-based on the list of minimum social benefits | |
| Job seekers from the EU and EEA |
European equivalent of a France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi) status notice less than 6 months old, or a document indicating a validity period |
| Persons with disabilities and their accompanying person |
Foreign equivalent of a CMI (Mobility Inclusion Card) with "priority" or "disability" mention, valid |
| Asylum seekers |
Asylum application receipt (normal procedure/accelerated procedure/Dublin procedure, less than 6 months old) |
| Holders of refugee status or subsidiary protection |
Receipt confirming recognition of international protection |
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Residence card for beneficiaries of subsidiary protection |
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Resident card for those with refugee status |
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| Age-related situations | |
| Children under 18 years old |
Identity document with a photograph |
| Young people from the EU and EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) under 26 years old, including holders of a long-stay residence permit or visa (over 4 months) |
Identity document with a photograph or official document confirming age category |
| Professional reasons | |
| Journalists |
Valid French or foreign press card |
| Holders of the Passion Monuments card |
Valid Passion Monuments card |
| Holders of the Centre des Monuments Nationaux permanent invite card |
Valid permanent invite card from CMN |
| Tourism professionals |
Valid professional card |
| ICOM and ICOMOS members |
Valid membership card |
| Accompanying persons of school groups and groups with specific public needs |
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| Drivers of tourist coaches accompanying visitor groups |
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Monuments (except the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud) are free on the 1st Sunday of the month from January 1st to March 31st, and from November 1st to December 31st.
Monuments (except the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud) are free on Saturdays and Sundays during the "European Heritage Days," held on the 3rd weekend of September.