My cousin swore by those 'skip the line' passes for the Louvre, but I think he was totally off base

He pushed me hard to buy the timed entry tickets for 25 euros each, saying the regular line would waste half a day. I got there in Paris last month at opening, went to the underground mall entrance, and was inside in maybe 15 minutes. The main pyramid line did look long, but the other entrance was a ghost town. I saved 50 euros for my partner and me, which covered a nice lunch later. I felt pretty smug, not gonna lie. The whole 'hack' felt like paying for fear. Has anyone else found that the most pushed advice for big spots is often the biggest waste of cash?

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angela_carter13d ago

Honestly, the Louvre line thing gets talked about like it's life or death. Tbh, a bit of basic research on the museum's own website shows the other entrances. It's just a queue, not a survival situation. People get so scared of waiting they'll pay anything.

gavink9513d ago

Wait, you got into the Louvre in 15 minutes at opening? That's basically a miracle. Most stories make it sound like a war zone. Your cousin must be kicking himself for that bad tip.