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Louvre Museum's director resigns in wake of jewels heist in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of the Louvre Museum’s director

The Independent UK · Feb 24

Louvre museum closed as staff continue strike over working conditions

The Louvre Museum closed its doors to thousands of disappointed visitors on Monday as staff launched a strike to protest working conditions and security failures at the Paris landmark, two months after a jewel heist.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 15, 2025

Louvre Museum to hike ticket price by 45 percent for non-EU visitors

Paris's Louvre Museum said it would raise ticket prices for most non-EU visitors, meaning American, British and Chinese tourists will be among those paying €32 for entry – an increase of €10 on the current admission price. Prices will also increase at four other establishments, including the Château de Versailles.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 28, 2025

Why a German freight lift has become the viral star of Louvre heist

German makers of lift used by Louvre thieves to escape have seized on their newfound social media fame

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

What Will The Louvre Thieves Do With Their Priceless Loot? Shocking Plan Revealed

A daring seven-minute heist at Paris's Louvre Museum left France reeling as thieves escaped with royal jewels worth millions. Experts now fear the priceless loot could vanish forever. Here's what might happen to the stolen treasures.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21, 2025

The talk of the town is the Louvre robbery

We’re big fans of heist movies here at The Mary Sue, but we never dreamed we’d get to report on an honest-to-goodness Louvre Museum robbery. A group of theives literally did their own version of “Gone in 7 Minutes” in the world-famous landmark on Sunday. French authorities are still looking…

The Mary Sue · Oct 21, 2025

Jewels stolen from the Louvre include imperial crowns and necklaces

Jewels stolen from Paris’ Louvre Museum in a daring heist include a crown worn by Empress Eugenie, a brooch of Empress Eugenie, and a crown worn by Queen Marie-Amelie

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025

Macron reveals bold Louvre overhaul with exclusive space for Mona Lisa

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced his plan to renovate Paris's Louvre museum which is plagued by overcrowding and outdated facilities.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 28, 2025

A brief history of the muses: the Greek goddesses who provided divine inspiration for ancient poets

In the beginning, there was just one, unnamed, muse. The blind bard Homer (a poet born around around 850BC) invoked her with the words “Sing, daughter of Zeus” in the first lines of his epic poem, the Odyssey.

The Conversation · Oct 18, 2024

Paris Eco-Revival: Notre Dame And City Landmarks Go Green

Discover Paris's remarkable eco-revival plans, including green transformations at iconic landmarks like Notre Dame, Champs-Elysees, and the Louvre Museum.

Top News · Oct 16, 2024