You can visit the Louvre with a stroller, but the easiest route from Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre is the one that avoids unnecessary Metro changes and steep stairs. Paris pavements around major sights are generally usable with a stroller, while the harder part is often getting out of an older Metro station.

Much of the historic Paris Metro is not fully step-free. RATP publishes accessibility information and live elevator status for equipped stations, so travelers who depend on elevators should check the station before leaving.

the Louvre stretches along the Right Bank between the Tuileries and the Seine. The Pyramid is in the Cour Napoléon, while Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre is the closest named Metro station.

Use the surface route once you are close

From Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre, it is usually better to stay above ground for the final approach to the Louvre instead of taking another one-stop Metro ride. You avoid carrying the stroller through gates and stairs, and you can stop when the child needs a break.

Make the route easier

  • Use a lightweight stroller if possible.
  • Keep one hand free for stairs and gates.
  • Check elevator status before relying on a lift.
  • Avoid rush hour if you can; crowded platforms make boarding with a stroller harder.
  • A bus can be a good alternative when the Metro route involves several staircases.

Where the difficult part usually is

The difficult part is usually the station, not the attraction area itself. If a station exit has a long staircase, taking a slightly farther exit with an escalator or lift can be worth the extra surface walk. When the child is asleep, this difference matters even more.