French museum fare hikes for non-European tourists spark outcry
The French move has few precedents elsewhere in Europe, but is more common in developing countries
Should foreign tourists pay more for state-funded galleries than locals, or should art be accessible to all, without discrimination? France is hiking prices for non-Europeans at the Louvre this week, provoking debate about so-called “dual pricing”.
From today, January 14, any adult visitor from outside the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway will have to pay €32 to enter the Louvre − a 45% increase − while the Palace of Versailles will up its prices by €3.
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