Attractions Directory
Musee d'Orsay
7th Arr. / Eiffel Tower Area
Free wheelchair loan at the entrance. Elevator access to all floors. Accessible toilets on each level. Priority entry through the dedicated accessible entrance on Rue de la Legion d'Honneur.
- Wheelchair loan
- Elevator
- Accessible toilets
- Audio guide
Eiffel Tower
7th Arr. / Champ de Mars
Elevator access to the 1st and 2nd floors is wheelchair accessible. The top floor requires a transfer to a smaller elevator with limited space. Accessible toilets available at ground level.
- Elevator to 2nd floor
- Accessible toilets
- Priority entry
Louvre Museum
1st Arr. / Palais Royal
Wheelchair entrance via the Pyramid with a dedicated lift. Free wheelchairs available at the information desk. Tactile gallery for blind visitors in the sculpture department. All wings have elevator access.
- Wheelchair loan
- Elevator
- Tactile gallery
- Accessible toilets
Sacre-Coeur Basilica
18th Arr. / Montmartre
The Montmartre funicular from the base of the hill is wheelchair accessible (use Navigo pass or t+ ticket). Interior of the basilica is flat and accessible. No elevator to the dome (300 steps).
- Accessible funicular
- Flat interior
- Free entry
Musee de l'Orangerie
1st Arr. / Tuileries Garden
Step-free access throughout the museum. Elevator between floors. Wheelchairs available for loan at the entrance. Tactile guides for the Water Lilies rooms. Compact layout makes it easy to navigate.
- Step-free access
- Elevator
- Wheelchair loan
- Tactile guides
Jardin du Luxembourg
6th Arr. / Saint-Germain
Paved main paths are wheelchair accessible and well maintained. Gravel side paths can be difficult for wheelchair users, especially after rain. Accessible toilets are located near the children's playground area.
- Paved main paths
- Accessible toilets
- Flat terrain
Arc de Triomphe
8th Arr. / Champs-Elysees
The underground passage to reach the monument is accessible via elevator. Ground level exhibition area is wheelchair accessible. No elevator to the top viewing platform (284 stairs). Accessible toilets at the base level.
- Ground level accessible
- Accessible toilets
- Underground elevator
Palais de Versailles
Versailles (RER C from central Paris)
A dedicated wheelchair route covers the main palace rooms including the Hall of Mirrors. Free wheelchair loan at the entrance. Gardens are partially accessible with some gravel paths that can be challenging. Accessible shuttle available in the gardens.
- Wheelchair route
- Wheelchair loan
- Accessible toilets
- Garden shuttle
Notre-Dame de Paris
4th Arr. / Ile de la Cite
The cathedral reopened in December 2024 after the fire restoration. The main nave is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets are available inside the new welcome center. The towers remain closed to all visitors during ongoing exterior work.
- Step-free nave
- Accessible toilets
- Audio guide
- Free entry
Centre Pompidou
4th Arr. / Le Marais
Fully accessible modern art museum. Elevators serve all six floors. Wheelchairs available for loan at the ground floor welcome desk. Accessible toilets on every floor. The panoramic terrace on the top floor is also reachable by elevator.
- Elevator to all floors
- Wheelchair loan
- Accessible toilets
- Audio guide
Pantheon
5th Arr. / Latin Quarter
The main floor of the Pantheon is accessible by a portable ramp at the entrance (ask staff). The crypt where Victor Hugo and Marie Curie are buried is accessible by elevator. No access to the dome colonnade (stairs only). Accessible toilets at the lower level.
- Ramp on request
- Crypt elevator
- Accessible toilets
- Free for disabled
Musee Rodin
7th Arr. / Invalides
The mansion has elevator access to both floors. The sculpture garden is mostly paved, though some gravel sections can be difficult for wheelchair users. Wheelchairs available for loan. Accessible toilets in the main building.
- Elevator
- Wheelchair loan
- Sculpture garden
- Accessible toilets
Palais de Tokyo
16th Arr. / Trocadero
One of Paris's most accessible contemporary art spaces. Step-free access throughout. Large elevators connect all exhibition levels. Accessible toilets available. Staff trained in disability awareness. The building was renovated with universal design principles.
- Step-free access
- Elevator
- Accessible toilets
- Trained staff
Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie
19th Arr. / La Villette
Built in the 1980s with accessibility in mind. Every exhibit area is wheelchair accessible. Multiple elevators, wide corridors, and tactile exhibits for blind visitors. Accessible toilets on every floor. Wheelchairs and audio guides available for loan.
- Fully step-free
- Tactile exhibits
- Wheelchair loan
- Audio guide
Jardin des Tuileries
1st Arr. / Louvre-Rivoli
The main central path from the Louvre to Place de la Concorde is paved and flat. Side paths are loose gravel and can be hard to navigate in a wheelchair, especially when wet. Accessible toilets near the central pond area. Benches are plentiful.
- Paved central path
- Accessible toilets
- Flat terrain
- Free entry
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
19th Arr. / Buttes-Chaumont
A hilly park with paved paths along the main routes. The lower sections around the lake are the most accessible. Some steep gradients on the upper paths. The Temple de la Sibylle is not wheelchair accessible (stairs and bridge). Accessible toilets at the main entrance.
- Paved lower paths
- Accessible toilets
- Lake area flat
- Free entry
Sainte-Chapelle
1st Arr. / Ile de la Cite
The lower chapel is accessible via a ramp at the entrance. The upper chapel with the famous stained glass windows requires climbing a narrow spiral staircase with no elevator, so it is not wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets available nearby in the Palais de Justice complex.
- Lower chapel accessible
- Ramp entrance
- Accessible toilets nearby
- Audio guide
Musee du Quai Branly
7th Arr. / Eiffel Tower Area
Modern building designed for full accessibility. Continuous ramp leads from the garden to the main gallery. Elevators to all floors. Wheelchairs and folding seats available for loan. Accessible toilets on every level. Tactile exhibits and audio descriptions available.
- Continuous ramp
- Elevator
- Wheelchair loan
- Tactile exhibits
Opera Garnier
9th Arr. / Opera
Self-guided tours cover the Grand Foyer, Grand Staircase (viewable from elevator-accessible areas), and the auditorium on the main level. An elevator provides access to most public areas. Some backstage areas have steps. Accessible toilets available. For performances, wheelchair spaces can be booked in advance.
- Elevator access
- Wheelchair seating
- Accessible toilets
- Audio guide
Petit Palais
8th Arr. / Champs-Elysees
The permanent collection is free for everyone. Elevator access to all floors. Step-free entry from Avenue Winston Churchill. Wheelchair loan available at the reception. The inner garden courtyard cafe is also accessible. Accessible toilets near the entrance.
- Step-free entry
- Elevator
- Wheelchair loan
- Accessible toilets
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Tips for Visiting Attractions with a Disability
- Visit early morning on weekdays. Most major museums open at 9:00 or 9:30. Arriving in the first 30 minutes means fewer crowds, shorter queues, and more space to navigate with a wheelchair or mobility aid.
- Priority access with a disability card. Holders of a French CMI (Carte Mobilite Inclusion), European Disability Card, or equivalent national disability card can skip the general queue at most national museums and monuments. Bring your card visibly displayed.
- European Disability Card is accepted. Since 2024, the European Disability Card (EDC) is recognized at all national museums and cultural sites in France. It grants the same benefits as the French CMI, including free entry and companion tickets at participating venues.
- Book timed entry tickets online. Even with priority access, some attractions (Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle) require or strongly recommend timed tickets. Book the accessible option when available to guarantee elevator access.