How Do You Visit the Louvre, Orsay and Versailles in One Trip with the Pass?
The “big three” are all on the pass — the trick is to give each enough time, book their reservations early, and spread them across separate days so you’re not exhausted. Versailles is a day trip; the Louvre and Orsay are half-days each. Here’s how to plan the three headline sites smoothly on your pass.
All three are on the pass
The Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay and the Palace of Versailles are all covered by the pass — three of its biggest savings in one trip. Together their individual tickets approach the price of a pass on their own, so doing all three already makes the pass excellent value, before you add anything else.
Book all three reservations early
Each of the three requires a free timed slot with the pass: the Louvre always, Versailles for the Palace, and the Orsay from March 2026. Book these as soon as you have your pass — the Louvre and Versailles in particular sell out weeks ahead in peak season — and build your itinerary around the times you secure.
Give each enough time
Don’t underestimate them: the Louvre needs two to three hours for highlights (more for enthusiasts), the Orsay two to three hours, and Versailles most of a day including travel. Trying to cram two of them into one day is a recipe for exhaustion — spread them out.
Spread them across separate days
Ideally, give each its own focus: Versailles on its own day trip, the Louvre on another (paired with the nearby Orangerie), and the Orsay on a third (paired with the Rodin Museum or a Seine walk). This pacing lets you enjoy each fully rather than rushing between giants.
A sample big-three plan
- Day 1: the Louvre (morning slot) and the Orangerie.
- Day 2: Versailles as a day trip (Palace slot).
- Day 3: the Orsay (slot) and the Rodin Museum.
That’s three rich days, with the pass covering all the entries and the time saved skipping ticket queues.
Mind the closing days
Schedule carefully: the Louvre closes Tuesdays, while the Orsay and Versailles close Mondays. So avoid planning the Louvre on a Tuesday or the Orsay/Versailles on a Monday — a simple check that keeps the big three from clashing with closures.
Go early to beat the crowds
All three are crowd magnets, so book the earliest slots and arrive at opening, especially at the Louvre and Versailles. Mornings mean quieter galleries and shorter security lines, letting you enjoy the Mona Lisa, the Impressionists and the Hall of Mirrors closer to their best.
Which pass length fits
Because the three span at least three days, a 4-day pass (€109) is the natural fit, leaving a spare day for other sites; a 6-day pass suits a longer trip with more museums or a second day trip. The 2-day pass is tight for all three plus travel, so the 4-day is usually best.
Add the smaller gems around them
Because each of the big three pairs naturally with nearby sites, you can enrich the trip without extra effort: the Louvre with the Orangerie, the Orsay with the Rodin Museum, and Versailles with its Trianon estate. Slotting these in around your headline visits turns three good days into three great ones, all on the same pass, and helps the pass pay off several times over.
Buy your Paris Museum Pass for the big three
To see the Louvre, Orsay and Versailles smoothly, buy your Paris Museum Pass online in advance, book all three free timed slots early, and spread them across separate days. Secure your pass and enjoy Paris’s headline sights without the ticket queues.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Louvre, Orsay and Versailles all on the pass?
Yes — three of its biggest savings.
Do all three need reservations?
Yes — the Louvre, Versailles (Palace) and the Orsay (from March 2026).
Can I do two in one day?
Better not — give each enough time and spread them out.
How long for each?
Two to three hours each for the Louvre and Orsay; most of a day for Versailles.
Which pass length suits?
Usually the 4-day pass, with a spare day for other sites.
How do I avoid closures?
Louvre off Tuesdays; Orsay and Versailles off Mondays.