Attractions for which it's advisable or required to reserve tickets in advance
Mar 20, 2012, 2:14 pm
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It all depends which type of pass you are purchasing. For instance, the d'Orsay used to pair up with the Rodin. Now the d'Orsay pairs with the l'Orangerie, and the Rodin with the Maillol. You can purchase the combined pass at any of the locations.
If you are referring to the 'big' Paris Museum pass, that is sold in many locations such as FNAC. Then there is the Paris pass, which has entry to different attractions than the Museum pass. The Paris pass for instance gives access to the Dali exhibit, while the Museum pass does not.
I think that the hint to start at a less popular museum or less crowded one is to save time queuing to have the pass iinitially activated, as you can then use the expedited entrance at the following locations you choose to visit.
If you are referring to the 'big' Paris Museum pass, that is sold in many locations such as FNAC. Then there is the Paris pass, which has entry to different attractions than the Museum pass. The Paris pass for instance gives access to the Dali exhibit, while the Museum pass does not.
I think that the hint to start at a less popular museum or less crowded one is to save time queuing to have the pass iinitially activated, as you can then use the expedited entrance at the following locations you choose to visit.
Mar 20, 2012, 2:57 pm
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Well, it's been a while but my hunch is that it was the "big" pass that we bought. I know it came with a booklet listing 50-60 participating locations. I seem to recall that we needed to get it from one of the participating locations though. It was before the days when you'd be able to buy and print one online - it was a physical pass and booklet that the museums themselves had. (Whether other stores had them, I don't know.)
Information on where/how to purchase the pass: http://en.parismuseumpass.com/rub-th...-of-sale-3.htm
Tips on how to use the pass:
http://en.parismuseumpass.com/rub-th...se-note-21.htm
There are a few musums closed for renovation for extended periods (although the Rodin is reopening soon) so if you are going this year you may want to check that the ones you plan to visit are not closed, and then decide if the pass is the right one for your needs. I also suggest checking the temporary exhibit schedules of various museums as well to see if your interests are met.
Mar 20, 2012, 4:24 pm
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1. In addition to the Accademia in Florence (statue of David), we were able to obtain advance reservations for the Uffizi Gallery. This allowed us to skip a long line.
2. One time-saver to get into the Louvre (at least when we were there) was to use the Passage Richelieu entrance.
3. The Statue of Liberty also sells advance tickets which will save you some time standing in line.
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2. One time-saver to get into the Louvre (at least when we were there) was to use the Passage Richelieu entrance.
3. The Statue of Liberty also sells advance tickets which will save you some time standing in line.
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Mar 20, 2012, 8:44 pm
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I also don't know that it is possible to purchase tickets in advance; It wasn't when we went that I'm aware of.
Mar 20, 2012, 8:47 pm
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Night viewing dates would be the exception. These do need to be booked in advance, and there is limited entry.
Mar 21, 2012, 1:25 am
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In my experience, getting advanced tickets to the Louvre (or using a pass) gets you little. The line for security thru the carousel (access via the Metro, among other ways) rarely takes more than a few minutes and everyone goes thru there (there is a smaller side line for some ticket holders but it has never looked like that big a time saver since the main line is usually short and the side line can get clogged up with groups). After security, you can buy tickets from one of the machines and I have never seen a long wait for one of them.
The Musee d'Orsay is another matter. Here having a ticket in advance means you can go to door C all the way to the right and slip the security line on the left which is almost always very long. You can buy tickets good for one day at FNAC stores that sell tickets, and last I saw, the tickets were not dated to you can use them any day you like.
The Musee d'Orsay is another matter. Here having a ticket in advance means you can go to door C all the way to the right and slip the security line on the left which is almost always very long. You can buy tickets good for one day at FNAC stores that sell tickets, and last I saw, the tickets were not dated to you can use them any day you like.
Mar 21, 2012, 1:39 pm
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