FAQ

Opening times and admission fees

> What are the opening times of the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild?

The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is open 7 days a week. For more information, consult the section "Practical information".

> Who is eligible for the family rate?

The family rate is for 2 adults + 2 children (7 to 25 years old).

> Do I need to make an advanced reservation for my child who is under 7 years old?

No, your child’s free admission is granted on site.

> I have invitations or prepaid tickets: do I need to make an advanced reservation?

No, you can come whenever you want with your tickets. 

> I am a journalist. Can I benefit from free admission?

Yes, press card holders benefit from free admission upon presentation of their card for the current year.

> I am an ICOM card holder. Can I use it to gain admission to the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild?

Yes, you can enter for free with your ICOM card, you don't need to make an advanced reservation. 

Accessibility

> Can I come with a pushchair?

Pushchairs are authorised.

> Is the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild suitable for people with reduced mobility?

The Villa is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
People with reduced moblity can enter for free, with one accompanying person, on presentation of written proof.

> Can I leave my bag at the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild during my visit?

The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild has a left-bag office. It is not possible to leave your luggage. 

> Are animals allowed to enter?

No, animals are not allowed.

My online booking

> The dates I want are fully booked. Can I buy tickets on site?

It is better to buy tickets on the online ticket office but you can also buy tickets directly on-site, subject to availability.

> Can I buy vouchers?

We don't sell undated tickets for visit only but we sell gift boxes.

> How can I be sure that my tickets have been purchased?

Your tickets have been purchased when you receive a confirmation of payment and an email containing your tickets. Do not confuse this payment confirmation email with the email confirming the creation of your account on our site.

> Do I need to print my tickets?

No, you can present your tickets on your smartphone.

> I will not be able to come in the reserved visiting time. Can I come in the preceding or following visiting time?

You can enter 30 minutes before or after your reserved visiting time. 

> I’m having difficulty in making a reservation and I’m taken back to the home page. What do I do?

We invite you to try again, as a lot of people may be trying to book the same date and visiting time.

> Where can I find the tickets I have bought?

When your order is validated and paid for, the tickets are sent to your email address. You can also find the tickets by logging into your customer account and visiting the ‘My bookings’ section.
If you cannot find your tickets, your payment might have been refused.

> I cannot log into my customer account. What do I do?

Make sure there is not a space before and after your email address.

> Can my tickets be exchanged, modified, or refunded?

In accordance with Article L 121-20-4 of the Code de la Consommation, ticket purchases are not subject to the legal right of withdrawal. Once issued, tickets cannot be exchanged, modified, or refunded, except in the event that the Académie des Beaux Artscancels the show to which the ticket confers a right under the conditions specified in Article 11.2. The cancellation is, however, excluded when it results from a case of force majeure as defined in Article 12.

The tickets are transferable to a third party; if needed, it is possible to pay the complement on-site.

In the event that the show shown on the ticket is cancelled by the Académie des Beaux Arts, the customer service will contact you as soon as possible by email or SMS to inform you and offer you: 
- either, if possible, with the same ticket, the rescheduling of the show concerned to a different day and/or time, 
- or a ticket refund, specifying the terms and conditions.