Luggage Storage Near the Louvre Museum
The Louvre is the world’s largest art museum and the most visited museum on the planet — roughly 9 million visitors a year pass through the glass pyramid entrance. It is also one of the strictest about bag policies. If your bag exceeds 55 × 35 × 20 cm, you will not get in. Period.
The museum does offer a limited free cloakroom for items within the size limit, but it can be extremely busy, and all items must be collected the same day or they may be discarded. For anything beyond a small day bag, you need to arrange external storage before arriving.
Storage Options Near the Louvre
| LuggageHero | Nannybag | Radical Storage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost (24h) | From ~€4.90 | ~€6 | ~€5 |
| Hourly option | Yes (~€1.49/h) | No | No |
| Insurance | Up to €2,500 | Up to €1,000 | Up to €3,000 |
| Size limits | None | 30kg/1.5m | None |
The Louvre’s Bag Policy — In Detail
Items exceeding 55 × 35 × 20 cm cannot enter the museum — this includes most standard cabin-size suitcases and hiking backpacks. The museum operates a free cloakroom (vestiaire) under the Pyramid for items within the size limit, including coats, umbrellas, and small bags. Lockers are also available on a first-come basis.
Critical: All items must be collected the same day. Uncollected bags may be disposed of. The cloakroom is not a storage solution for a full day of sightseeing — it is intended for items you do not want to carry through the galleries. For luggage storage, use an external service.
Pushchairs/strollers are allowed in most galleries but must be folded in certain areas. Baby carriers are recommended instead.
Getting to the Louvre
- Métro 1 & 7 — Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre (direct underground access to the Pyramid)
- Métro 1 — Louvre–Rivoli (street-level access via Rue de Rivoli)
- Bus 21, 24, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 81, 95 — multiple stops along Rue de Rivoli and the quays
- Châtelet–Les Halles — 10 min walk (RER A, B, D connections)
Tip: The entrance via Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre Métro station takes you directly into the underground shopping gallery (Carrousel du Louvre) and avoids the queue at the Pyramid. If you have a timed ticket, this is the fastest way in.
The Neighbourhood: Central Right Bank
Jardin des Tuileries
Stretching west from the Louvre to Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries is Paris’ most formal public garden — geometric paths, clipped trees, statues, and two small museums (the Musée de l’Orangerie, home to Monet’s Nymphéas, and the Jeu de Paume, a photography and video art space). In summer, a funfair with a Ferris wheel sets up near the Concorde end.
Pont des Arts
The pedestrian bridge directly south of the Louvre, crossing to the Institut de France. Once famous for its love-lock tradition (the locks have been removed), it remains one of the most romantic spots for a Seine view — especially at sunset, with the Eiffel Tower visible to the west.
Palais Royal
Directly north of the Louvre, the Palais Royal gardens are one of Paris’ hidden treasures — a perfectly proportioned arcade of columns surrounding a peaceful garden, far from the tourist crowds just metres away. Daniel Buren’s striped columns in the courtyard are an iconic photo spot. The surrounding arcades house independent boutiques, vintage shops, and the historic Grand Véfour restaurant.
Musée d’Orsay
Across the Seine via the Pont Royal or the Passerelle Léopold-Sédar-Senghor. Housed in a former railway station, it holds the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art — Monet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh, Cézanne. A natural complement to the Louvre and easily combined in a single day if you store your bags centrally.
Rue de Rivoli and Rue Saint-Honoré
The arcaded Rue de Rivoli runs along the north side of the Louvre — bookshops, tourist shops, and cafés under elegant arches. One block north, Rue Saint-Honoré is one of Paris’ premier fashion streets, with flagship boutiques from Colette (now closed but replaced by Saint Laurent) to concept stores.
FAQ – Louvre
Can I store luggage at the Louvre?
Only items under 55 × 35 × 20 cm, in the free cloakroom under the Pyramid. Larger bags are not allowed. All items must be collected the same day.
Where is the nearest external luggage storage?
App-based services have partner locations within a few minutes’ walk, including near Pont Neuf and Châtelet.
How long does a Louvre visit take?
A focused visit (Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, key galleries) takes 2–3 hours. Seeing a significant portion of the collection takes a full day. Most visitors spend 3–4 hours.
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
Strongly recommended. Timed entry tickets reduce waiting and can be purchased on the Louvre’s official website. First Sunday of each month is free (expect very long queues).