# Louvre may have to close without major overhaul, director warns

https://mins.news/en/item/99880

- euronews, 2026-10-14 14:06 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/louvre-could-be-forced-to-close-without-major-overhaul-director-warns

> A year after thieves stole €88 million in crown jewels that remain missing, the Louvre’s new director says leaking pipes and deteriorating galleries mean security measures alone cannot save the Paris landmark.

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