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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 ...
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How Paris's Seine river keeps the Louvre cool in summer
Discover how Paris's underground network keeps the Louvre museum and other storied landmarks cool using river water, ...
The world’s most-visited museum shuts down with staff sounding the alarm on mass tourism
The Louvre Museum has failed to open on time Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stuck in long, unmoving lines.
Louvre Museum in Paris temporarily shuts down: Causes, consequences, and affect on tourism
In an unprecedented event, the Louvre Museum in Paris unexpectedly closed on June 16, 2025, due to a staff strike. Employees ...
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.
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 Mona Lisa display, which attracts 20,000 visitors daily.
Frustrated staffers refuse to open the Louvre as tourists wait
The Paris museum has become a symbol of tourism pushed to its limits. Workers point to unmanageable crowds, chronic ...