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Louvre museum shuts its doors as staff say they are overwhelmed
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, remained shuttered Monday — not ...
Museum staff leaves 'Mona Lisa' fans high and dry as Louvre shuts down without warning
The world's most visited museum, the Louvre, closes its doors as staff strike due to overtourism concerns, highlighting the ...
The Louvre in Paris closes unexpectedly as staff protest conditions
A spontaneous strike at the Louvre erupted during a routine internal meeting, as gallery attendants, ticket agents and ...
The Louvre shuts its doors to tourists: Here’s why the world’s most visited museum is in crisis
The Louvre, the world's most visited museum, abruptly shut down due to a strike over overcrowding and poor working conditions ...
Why the Louvre Temporarily Closed Its Doors This Week—and What to Know About Potential Future Disruptions
While it appears to be a one-off event, it’s another indicator of the challenges sparked by overtourism across Europe.
Anti-tourist protests sweep across Europe as Louvre shuts down temporarily
The Louvre, the world’s most visited museum, temporarily shut down today due to a spontaneous strike by the museum staff ...
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How Paris's Seine river keeps the Louvre cool in summer
As Paris braces for a heatwave this weekend, a little-known network of underground pipes will be cooling the Louvre museum ...
Tourists can expect to pay more to see the Mona Lisa as Louvre reveals plans for extra fee
Tourists can expect to pay more to see the Mona Lisa as Louvre reveals plans for extra fee - The major renovation of the ...