Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Paris over the weekend, denouncing what they described as France’s drift toward war under the influence of NATO, the European Union, and President ...

The Parisian powerhouse opened the competition on June 27 with aims to expand its storied space and ease its visitor congestion through a newly designed entrance and exhibition space for one of its ...

The Musée du Louvre expansion will build a new entrance and dedicated room for the Mona Lisa, to be selected in an ...

Architects are being asked to submit proposals for a new entrance for the world’s most visited museum — and to create a new exhibition space for the Mona Lisa.

“We can’t wait six years for help,” said Sarah Sefian, a front-of-house gallery attendant and visitor services agent. “Our teams are under pressure now. It’s not just about the art — it’s about the ...

While it appears to be a one-off event, it’s another indicator of the challenges sparked by overtourism across Europe.

President Macron, who delivered his 2017 election victory speech at the Louvre and showcased it during the 2024 Paris Olympics, has promised a safer, more modern museum by the end of the decade.

Macron’s renovation blueprint, dubbed the “Louvre New Renaissance,” promises a remedy. The Mona Lisa will finally get her own dedicated room, accessible through a timed-entry ticket.

French President Emmanuel Macron recently announced a long-term plan to fix the Louvre’s problems. The plan is to fix leaks and old infrastructure. However, staff say changes feel too far away.

The Louvre requested government assistance in January, report says A week before Macron announced the renovation project, museum leadership reached out to the government to ask for its help.

The Louvre welcomed 8.7 million visitors last year — more than double what its infrastructure was designed to accommodate.