DARK SECRETS: Louvre | Vintage Vibes

Nicolas Ghesquière takes us into the future for Louis Vuitton show in Paris

Models walk runway at the Louvre with flying cars hovering above as designer envisions city life in a warming world

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

French police arrest two Germans after 'for fun' Louvre stunt in Mona Lisa hall

Two Germans were arrested Saturday after they stuck two paintings on a wall of the hall that hosts the Mona Lisa in Paris's Louvre Museum, police sources said.

France 24 · Sep 19

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery to public nine months after crown jewels heist

The collections and precious jewels that it once displayed have been removed

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Eiffel Tower, Louvre close early as France faces third heatwave in three months

Three of France's biggest tourist attractions, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, will close early all weekend as an intense heatwave grips the country for the third time since May. A red alert is in place across Paris and most of north-west France.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 11

Paris landmarks close early as France swelters under third heatwave since May

The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks, including the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, closed early on Saturday as France was hit by its third heatwave since May. Across the country, many towns have also cancelled their fireworks displays for Bastille Day due to increased fires and dry conditions.

France 24 · Jul 11

Eiffel Tower to host pop-up cinema this autumn – here’s how to get free tickets

The previous event at the Louvre saw major directors such as Wes Anderson and Joachim Trier attend

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Bulletin world briefing: Trump renews Greenland takeover bid and Monaco suspect ‘shot dead’

Trump renews Greenland takeover bid at Nato summit and tears into European allies Monaco bombing suspect ‘shot dead in Ukraine’ as two people are arrested Marine Le Pen could now run in France’s 2027 presidential election Three oil tankers hit in latest attacks in Strait of Hormuz Jewelry worth millions…

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Brazen Bandits Strike Again: €4 Million Jewellery Stolen in French Museum After Louvre Raid

The Lalique Museum in France was burgled, with thieves stealing jewellery worth nearly €4 million. The incident raises security concerns following a similar heist at the Louvre.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

European heatwave forces Eiffel Tower early closure and tourist attraction shutdowns

From the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to Buckingham Palace's Changing of the Guard, soaring temperatures are forcing attractions to close, shorten opening hours and cancel events as a heatwave grips Europe.

Euronews · Jun 24

The Louvre and Eiffel Tower close early as heatwave bakes France

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Jun 23