The Louvre is often described as overwhelming: too big, too famous, too serious. But what most visitors don’t realize is that behind the iconic pyramid and packed galleries lies a museum filled with ...

On November 26, a water leak at Paris’ Louvre Museum damaged between 300 and 400 historical books in the Egyptology and scientific documentation section. Then, on December 8, workers at the museum ...

In October, thieves broke into the Louvre and purloined a priceless collection of jewelry—including a pearl tiara, set with thousands of diamonds, that had belonged to Empress Eugénie. The incident ...

Americans and other non‑European visitors will pay more to enter the Louvre in 2026, as higher ticket prices help fund major renovations after a year of heists, strikes, and leaks. The Louvre, already ...

Christophe Leribault, who runs the Palace of Versailles, will replace Laurence des Cars, who resigned months after an audacious jewel heist. By Mark Landler Reporting from Paris The French government ...