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Opening days in Paris: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 18 top attractions in Paris with known opening hours, 6 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Wednesday in Paris
1 closed · 17 open
Closed on Wednesday
- Marché Saxe-BreteuilAlso closed: Mon, Tue, Fri and Sun
Open on Wednesday
- Eiffel Tower9:30–23:00Open late
- Louvre Museum9:00–21:00Open late
- Notre-Dame Cathedral7:50–19:00
- Sacré-Cœur Basilica6:30–22:30Open late
- Arc de Triomphe10:00–22:30Open late
- Palace of Versailles9:00–17:30
- Musée d'Orsay9:30–18:00
- Sainte-Chapelle9:00–18:30
- Montmartre6:30–22:30Open late
- La Conciergerie (guided visit)9:30–18:00
- Champ de MarsOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Jardin des Tuileries7:30–19:30
- Jardin des Plantes7:30–20:00
- Visit Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie9:15–18:00
- Square du Vert-GalantOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Musée de la Magie et des Automates14:00–19:00
- Musée Rodin10:00–18:30
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eiffel Tower | 9:30–23 | 9:30–23 | 9:30–23 | 9:30–23 | 9:30–23 | 9:30–23 | 9:30–23 |
| Louvre Museum | 9–18 | ✕ | 9–21 | 9–18 | 9–21 | 9–18 | 9–18 |
| Notre-Dame Cathedral | 7:50–19 | 7:50–19 | 7:50–19 | 7:50–22 | 7:50–19 | 8:15–19:30 | 8:15–19:30 |
| Sacré-Cœur Basilica | 6:30–22:30 | 6:30–22:30 | 6:30–22:30 | 6:30–22:30 | 6:30–22:30 | 6:30–22:30 | 6:30–22:30 |
| Arc de Triomphe | 10–22:30 | 11–22:30 | 10–22:30 | 10–22:30 | 10–22:30 | 10–22:30 | 10–22:30 |
| Palace of Versailles | ✕ | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 |
| Musée d'Orsay | ✕ | 9:30–18 | 9:30–18 | 9:30–21:45 | 9:30–18 | 9:30–18 | 9:30–18 |
| Sainte-Chapelle | 9–18:30 | 9–18:30 | 9–18:30 | 9–18:30 | 9–18:30 | 9–18:30 | 9–18:30 |
| Montmartre | 6:30–22:30 | 6:30–22:30 | 6:30–22:30 | 6:30–22:30 | 6:30–22:30 | 6:30–22:30 | 6:30–22:30 |
| La Conciergerie (guided visit) | 9:30–18 | 9:30–18 | 9:30–18 | 9:30–18 | 9:30–18 | 9:30–18 | 9:30–18 |
| Champ de Mars | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Jardin des Tuileries | 7:30–19:30 | 7:30–19:30 | 7:30–19:30 | 7:30–19:30 | 7:30–19:30 | 7:30–19:30 | 7:30–19:30 |
| Marché Saxe-Breteuil | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 7–13:30 | ✕ | 7–14:30 | ✕ |
| Jardin des Plantes | 7:30–20 | 7:30–20 | 7:30–20 | 7:30–20 | 7:30–20 | 7:30–20 | 7:30–20 |
| Visit Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie | ✕ | 9:15–18 | 9:15–18 | 9:15–16 | 9:15–18 | 9:15–18 | 9:15–19 |
| Square du Vert-Galant | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Musée de la Magie et des Automates | ✕ | ✕ | 14–19 | ✕ | ✕ | 14–19 | 14–19 |
| Musée Rodin | ✕ | 10–18:30 | 10–18:30 | 10–18:30 | 10–18:30 | 10–18:30 | 10–18:30 |
Open late in Paris
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Eiffel TowerOpen late until 23:00 on every day
- Louvre MuseumOpen late until 21:00 on Wed and Fri
- Notre-Dame CathedralOpen late until 22:00 on Thu
- Sacré-Cœur BasilicaOpen late until 22:30 on every day
- Arc de TriompheOpen late until 22:30 on every day
- Musée d'OrsayOpen late until 21:45 on Thu
- MontmartreOpen late until 22:30 on every day
- Champ de MarsOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Square du Vert-GalantOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Paris closed on Monday?
Some are. 6 of the 18 top sights in Paris with known hours close on Monday: Palace of Versailles, Musée d'Orsay, Marché Saxe-Breteuil, Visit Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, Musée de la Magie et des Automates, Musée Rodin. The other 12 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Paris?
On Sunday, 17 of the 18 top sights in Paris are open: Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Arc de Triomphe, Palace of Versailles, Musée d'Orsay, Sainte-Chapelle and 9 more.
Which attractions in Paris are open every day?
11 top sights in Paris are open all seven days: Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Arc de Triomphe, Sainte-Chapelle, Montmartre, La Conciergerie (guided visit), Champ de Mars and 3 more.
Which sights in Paris are open late?
Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Arc de Triomphe, Musée d'Orsay, Montmartre, Champ de Mars and 1 more stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-05-27). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/Paris).
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