Paris’ Louvre museum in dire state, problems ‘endanger’ art, director warns in plea for help
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,” has requested urgent help from the French government to restore and renovate its ageing exhibition halls and better protect its countless works of art.
Paris' Louvre Museum, in Dire State, Cries for Help
Built in Paris in the late 12th century, the Louvre Palace for centuries was the official residence of the kings of France, until Louis XIV - weary of rebellious crowds in Paris - abandoned it for Versailles, after which it became a museum for the royal art collection in 1793.
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French President Emmanuel Macron will next week visit the Louvre after the Paris museum's director issued a warning about the ...
The head of the Louvre in Paris has warned the government about leaks, overcrowding and sub-standard catering in a ...
The Louvre in Paris is plagued by leaks, deterioration, and outdated infrastructure, correspondence has revealed.
French kings used to grumble that the Louvre was ramshackle and overcrowded before Louis XIV moved the royal residence to a ...
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The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa has requested urgent help from the ...
In a letter to the country’s Culture Minister, Louvre president warns that the building is in a dire state, and highlights problems with water leaks and ‘worrying temperature swings which endanger the ...
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