July 14, 2025 in Paris: the Louvre Museum free of charge for the Fête Nationale, reservations now open!

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 firework displays light up the skies and popular balls are held. 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 take advantage of another great deal on this festive day?

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In the heart of Paris, the Musée du Louvre is opening its doors to visitors free of charge this Monday, July 14, 2025. 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 ticketing service 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 can imagine, free tickets to the Louvre are a big draw. That's why you'll need to be quick on your feet: as soon as reservations open up on the ticketing website, rush out and grab your place. This special ticket office is open, and there are still places available. Don't wait, tickets go fast every year.

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