fabsam

Should I purchase a museum pass to see the louvre, versailles, and other major attractions for the 4 days that I am there or not since I am going in an "off-peak" season?

StCirq

I've never noticed there was much of an off-peak season as far as visitors to major attractions like the Louvre is concerned. I've seen lines stretching two long blocks for the Musée d'Orsay in February when there was a popular special exhibit. Since it's no hassle to get the pass, and itwill probably save you money if you visit 3 sites or more, yes, I'd say you should purchase one.

fabsam

St. Cirq:
Thank you for the tip. Should I buy the 3 day pass or the one day pass? Do you know the prices by any chance?

missypie

Museum Pass: 1 day 15 E 3 days 30 E 5 days 45 E

Here is info I have compiled for myself (same week as your trip) on admissions of the museums in which we're interested:

Arc de Triomphe 6.10 E
Basilique Saint-Denis 5.5 E
Centre Georges Pompidou 8.5 E (closed Tues.)
Louvre 7.5 E (closed Tues.)
Musee Carnavalet ? free
Crypte Archeologique de Notre Dame 3.3E
Conciergerie 6.0 E
Tours de Notre Dame 6.1 E
Musee d?Orsay 7 E (closed Mon.)
Musee National Picasso 5.5 E (closed Tues.)
Musee Rodin 5 E (closed Mon.)
Sainte-Chapelle 5.5 E

Add up the ones you're likely to visit in one or 3 day's time and see if how the price works out.

ira

Hi fab

I suggest that you get the pass, if only to avoid the lines.

MorganB

Missypie just a heads up , the prices of the museum passes have gone up:

1 day 18
3 day 36
5 day 54

goslow

Even though the price has gone up, it is still worth it to skip the wait

allisonm

We were there a couple of weeks ago. We bought the three day pass, and since we spent the better part of a day at Versailles, only hit four museums. I think we broke even money-wise. For some reason (our days were mid-week, so maybe that's why), we never encountered any lines. On Saturday the line for the D'Orsay was VERY long, and a pass would have allowed you to skip the line. Definitely worth it!