July 14, 2024 in Paris: the Louvre Museum is free for the National Holiday

France's national holiday is celebrated every year on July 14th. The date refers to the storming of the Bastille, a key event in the French Revolution. In every corner of the country, traditional fireworks displays light up the skies, and popular balls abound. As you can imagine, the festive atmosphere is in full swing on this public holiday.

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In Paris, the day is marked by various highlights, such as the famous military parade across theChamps-Elysées avenue, followed by the fireworks display from the Eiffel Tower at nightfall. But did you know that you can also enjoy another great deal on this festive day?

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In the heart of the capital, the Louvre Museum is opening its doors free of charge this Sunday, July 14, 2024 . It's an opportunity to (re)discover this Parisian cultural landmark, which attracts tourists from all over the world every year. To take advantage of this opportunity, visit the ticket office on the museum's website, where you'll find an option for free access to the permanent collections on July 14. From the Gallery of Antiquities to the apartments of Napoleon III, not forgetting the Mona Lisa, the Louvre 's finest treasures are yours for the taking!

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As you'd expect, free tickets to the Louvre attract a lot of interested parties. That's why you'll need to be quick on your feet: as soon as reservations open up on the ticketing website, rush to grab your ticket. Don't wait - tickets go fast every year.

So, are you going to miss out on this great deal?