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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 20: View of the Louvre Paris facade on October 20, 2025 in Paris, France. The world-famous art museum remained closed on Monday following Sunday's robbery, which targeted the gallery where France's royal jewels were on display. (Ph

Louvre robbery a 'deafening wake-up call', says auditor

Last month's spectacular Louvre robbery, in which thieves made off with some of France's crown jewels, is a "deafening wake-up call" for museum security, the head of France's highest audit institution has said.

Europe • 06 Nov

French Police officers seal off the entrance to the Louvre Museum after a Jewllery Heist on October 19, 2025 in Paris, France. France's Culture Minister, Rachida Dati, announced the closure of the world-famous art museum on X due to the robbery taking pla

Five new suspects arrested in Louvre heist investigation

French police have arrested five new people, including a main suspect, over this month's jewellery theft from the Louvre museum, the Paris prosecutor said.

Europe • 30 Oct

Visitors at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France

Stolen Louvre jewels not yet recovered, prosecutor says

Jewels stolen from the Louvre museum in a brazen heist have not yet been found, the Paris prosecutor has said, adding that two suspects arrested on the weekend had partially recognised their involvement in the robbery.

World • 29 Oct

The theft at the Louvre museum has sparked a debate in France about the security of cultural institutions

France examining DNA samples after Louvre robbery

French investigators are analysing dozens of DNA samples and fingerprints after this weekend's daylight jewel theft from the Louvre museum, a prosecutor has said.

Europe • 24 Oct

Laurence des Cars, Director of the Louvre museum in Paris

'Insufficient' camera coverage of outside walls - Louvre

The Louvre museum in Paris has admitted that there was inadequate security camera coverage of the outside walls, responding to questions about the theft of priceless royal jewels last weekend.

Europe • 22 Oct

Louvre theft losses estimated at €88m - Paris prosecutor

A prosecutor in France has said the financial loss from a robbery at the Louvre museum is estimated at €88 million.

Europe • 22 Oct

Claire Mestrallet talks with Katie, Fran and David on Behind the Story

Podcast: Louvre jewellery heist – what we know so far

People in the jewellery world will be "looking out for" priceless items stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris yesterday, one expert has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 20 Oct

a furniture elevator used by robbers to enter the Louvre Museum at the side of the building

France admits security failures after Louvre robbery

France's Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin has admitted to security flaws in protecting the Louvre that had led to robbers stealing imperial jewels in broad daylight from the Paris museum.

Europe • 20 Oct

A total of 8.7 million people visited its famed galleries last year - around twice the number it was designed for

Macron pledges Louvre 'renaissance' after decay alarm

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that the Louvre would be "redesigned, restored and enlarged" after the director of the world's most visited museum voiced alarm about dire conditions for visitors and its collections.

World • 29 Jan

The Louvre in Paris is now home to a selection of art from a museum in Kyiv in order to protect the pieces during the war

Louvre safeguarding Ukraine art treasures

The Louvre in Paris is hosting 16 works of art, including 1,500-year-old Byzantine icons, from a museum in Kyiv in order to protect them from the war.

News Lens • 07 Jun 23

The blockade came as union leaders seek to widen opposition to the pension reforms

Louvre in Paris closed as pension protests continue

The Louvre museum in Paris shut down after striking workers blocked the entrance, management said, in the latest protest against plans to overhaul France's pension system.

News Lens • 17 Jan 20

Tens of thousands of people each day pass through the room where the painting is displayed

'Mona Lisa' on the move...next door

The world's most famous painting, the 'Mona Lisa', is to be moved so her room in the Louvre can be spruced up, the Paris museum said.

Europe • 28 Jun 19

The River Seine is expected to peak at more than six metres today, which is at least four metres higher than normal height

River Seine continues to rise after record rainfall

The River Seine in Paris is continuing to rise, flooding streets and putting museums on an emergency footing as record rainfall pushed rivers over their banks across northeastern France.

Europe • 27 Jan 18

Police officers stand guard near the Pyramid of Le Louvre Museum, close to the Carrousel du Louvre

Terrorist attacker shot by soldier in Paris

A French soldier shot and seriously wounded a man armed with machetes who attacked him near the entrance to the Paris Louvre museum, in what President Francois Hollande said was a terrorist attack.

News • 03 Feb 17

People watch the water levels of the Seine from Pont de l'Alma bridge with the partially submerged statue 'Le Zouave'

Paris artworks moved to safety as Seine rises

The Louvre and Orsay museums in Paris moved scores of artworks and precious artefacts to safety as the rain-swollen river Seine hit its highest level in 30 years.

News • 03 Jun 16

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