Christmas Gifts 2026: Gift Ideas for Art and Museum Lovers 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:

• Les Amis du Louvre membership card 
  Member price: 95 euros
  This pass offers unlimited, reservation-free access to the permanent collections and exhibitions at the Louvre Museum, with the option to bring a guest on Wednesday and Friday evenings and during the first 15 days of the exhibition in the Hall Napoléon.
  
  
• Centre Pompidou POP' membership card
  Solo membership: 30 euros Solo Young membership: 25 euros
  Free, unlimited access to exhibitions co-produced by the Centre Pompidou and the Grand Palais, with a reserved time slot. Free, unlimited access to the Centre Pompidou-Metz; exclusive benefits for visiting exhibitions in the Constellation program; discounted tickets for film screenings at the Forum des images and mk2 Bibliothèque x Centre Pompidou; and discounted tickets for Ircam performances.
  
  
• Carte Blanche for the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée de l'Orangerie
  Solo Carte Blanche: 52 euros for one year
  This card offers unlimited priority access to both museums and their exhibitions, as well as discounts on events and in the gift shops.
  
  
• The Paris Museum Pass
  2-day pass: 85 euros 4-day pass: 105 euros 6-day pass: 125 euros
  Free access to collections and monuments in Paris and Île-de-France. More than 50 sites are available with this card, which grants one admission to each site during a limited period. 
  
  
• Muséum annual pass
  Full-price solo pass: 70 euros
  Enjoy unlimited access to the Muséum's 12 sites for one year. Zoos, museums, galleries, greenhouses and gardens are open to pass holders. Discounts are available in the gift shops and dining outlets.
  
  
• Paris Musées card
  Solo card: 50 euros
  For one year, enjoy unlimited priority access to exhibitions at the City of Paris museums (10 venues), along with numerous benefits and discounts on the museums' cultural activities.
  
  
• La Cinémathèque française Libre Pass
  12-month membership: 130.90 euros
  This Libre Pass offers unlimited access to film screenings, talks and discussions, exhibitions and the library, and also includes invitations to preview screenings.
  
  
• Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac annual pass
  Solo pass: 38 euros
  The annual pass provides free access to the museum and its exhibitions, as well as special benefits such as discounts and special events...
  
  
• Cité des Sciences solo pass
  Full price: 49 euros 
  Unlimited access to two venues: the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie and, soon, the Palais de la découverte
  
  
• Tokyopass at the Palais de Tokyo
  Solo (over 26): 30 euros
  This annual pass gives you free, unlimited access to exhibitions, exclusive tours of new exhibitions, invitations and benefits at the museum's partner venues.
  
  
• Musée Rodin membership card
  One-person card: 35 euros
  Enjoy unlimited museum admission for one year, as well as skip-the-line entry, discounts in the gift shop, free guided tours and discounts on events. Valid at the Paris and Meudon sites.
  
  
• Amis de Guimet card
  One-person card: 60 euros (discounted price available for those under 35) 
  Free, unlimited access to the Guimet Museum, its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, lectures and online talks, exclusive private tours and trips, the museum auditorium, discounts in the museum shop and restaurant, and other benefits.
  
  
• Musée Jacquemart-André Élégance Gift Box
  For one person: 70 euros
  This gift box includes a skip-the-line invitation to the museum's permanent collections and temporary exhibition (audio guide included), as well as lunch at the museum restaurant, Le Nélie. The lunch offer includes skip-the-line entry and a meal consisting of a salad or a choice of dish from the menu selection, a glass of wine, a glass of champagne or a drink from the menu, a pastry of your choice and a coffee.
  
  
• Grand Palais Pass
  Solo: 49 euros - Grand Palais+ offer: 75 euros
  A pass that gives you unlimited access for one year to all Grand Palais exhibitions and the permanent collections of 15 national museums. The Grand Palais+ Pass also provides exhibition access without a reservation.
  
  
• Gift voucher for the Aura Invalides experience
  For one person: 30 euros
  Give the gift of a ticket to this unique, immersive experience, while letting your loved one choose the day and time of their visit.
  
  
• La Villette memberships
  Solo card: 18 euros
  The Solo card gives you early access to show tickets, discounted tickets and special invitations throughout the year.
  
  
• The "One Year at Versailles" membership card
  Membership card: 65 euros
  This annual card offers free, unlimited skip-the-line access to the Palace and the various areas of the estate. 
  
  
• Passion Monuments
  Annual membership: 49 euros
  A card that gives you unlimited access for one year to 100 national monuments across France. Valid for permanent tours as well as temporary exhibitions.