Last-minute Christmas gifts for 2025: Gift ideas for art lovers and museum enthusiasts in Paris

We love the Christmas season . Yes, we do: we love it. But let's face it, it's also the source of a lot of anxiety, especially when it comes to finding beautiful gifts for every member of the family, for friends, colleagues, neighbors... This year, that ordeal is over! No more obstacle courses in shopping malls, no more toys or gadgets that will be abandoned in a few minutes. This year, we're innovating and finding original gifts that will please your loved ones all year round.

Giving a masterpiece to that art-loving friend or sister-in-law can be a bit tricky. But you don't have to spend thousands of euros to please these art, museum and heritage enthusiasts. Fortunately for your budget, there are some very interesting museum passes and gift cards, which have the advantage of lasting a whole year!

Unlimited exhibitions and tours, special rates in museum stores and cafés, sneak previews of program information, access to activities and shows... These cards, passes and gift packs offer a host of benefits.

Here are a few cards to give as Christmas gifts to art lovers, enabling them to live out their passion all year round in the museums and monuments of Paris and the Île-de-France region:

• Membership Card - Friends of the Louvre 
  Member offer: €95
  This pass grants unlimited access to the Louvre's permanent collections and exhibitions, with the added benefit of bringing a guest on Wednesday and Friday evenings, as well as during the first two weeks of the Napoleon Hall exhibition.
  
  
• POP' Membership Card - Centre Pompidou
  Solo Plan: €49 Youth Plan: €25
  Enjoy free, unlimited access to exhibitions co-produced by the Centre at the Grand Palais, as well as free entry to partner cultural institutions across France within the Constellation network. Discounted rates are available for certain cinema screenings listed on the site.
  
  
• Carte Blanche Membership - Musée d'Orsay & Musée de l'Orangerie
  Solo Carte: €52 for one year
  This membership provides unlimited, priority access to both museums and their exhibitions, along with discounted rates for events and the gift shops.
  
  
• Paris Museum Pass
  2-day pass: €70 4-day pass: €90 6-day pass: €110
  Enjoy unlimited entry to Paris and Île-de-France landmarks. With over 50 sites included, this pass offers access to each monument within a set time frame, making sightseeing seamless and flexible.
  
  
• Paris Museums Card
  Solo Card: €50
  Enjoy unlimited access to exhibitions across ten Parisian museums for a year, plus a range of benefits and discounted rates on museum-related activities.
  
  
• French Cinematheque Unlimited Pass
  Unlimited membership: €11.90/month
  This pass grants unlimited access to screenings, talks, exhibitions, as well as library privileges and VIP invitations to previews.
  
  
• Jewish Museum of Art - Annual Pass
  Solo Pass: €38
  Gain unlimited access to the museum and its exhibitions, plus enjoy exclusive perks like discounted tickets and special events.
  
  
• TokyoPass - Palais de Tokyo
  Over 26 years old: €30
  This annual pass provides unlimited access to current exhibitions, exclusive previews, and special offers with museum partners.
  
  
• Rodin Museum Membership Card
  Individual Card: €35
  Enjoy unlimited entries for a year, along with skip-the-line tickets, store discounts, free guided tours, and reduced rates for special events.
  
  
• Elegance Gift Pack
  For one person: €60
  This gift set includes a skip-the-line pass for the museum’s permanent collections and temporary exhibitions (with an audio guide), plus a gourmet lunch at Nélie restaurant. The lunch includes priority entry, a salad or main dish from the à la carte menu, a glass of wine or champagne or a beverage, a pastry, and coffee.
  
  
• Grand Palais Pass
  Solo: €49 – Grand Palais+ offer: €75
  Enjoy unlimited access for a year to all exhibitions at the Grand Palais, along with the permanent collections of 15 national museums. The Grand Palais+ pass also allows entry without reservations.
  
  
• Gift Voucher for Aura Invalides Experience
  Individual: €29
  Give a unique, immersive experience with this ticket, giving your loved one the freedom to choose their preferred day and time.
  
  
• Les abonnements de La Villette
  Solo Card: €18
  This card grants early access to ticket sales, discounted tickets, and exclusive invitations throughout the year.
  
  
• Yearly Versailles Membership
  Membership Card: €65
  This annual pass offers priority, unlimited entry to the Château and its grounds—skip the lines and explore at your own pace.
  
  
• Passion Monuments
  Annual Pass: €45
  Enjoy unlimited access for a year to over 80 national monuments across France, including both permanent routes and temporary exhibitions.