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The Louvre in Paris is plagued by leaks, deterioration, and outdated infrastructure, correspondence has revealed.
In a letter to the French Culture Minister Rachida Dati, Laurence des Cars expresses her concern about defects in ...
The 'Louvre Couture' exhibit will showcase couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories from 1949 to the present day ...
French kings used to grumble that the Louvre was ramshackle and overcrowded before Louis XIV moved the royal residence to a ...
French President Emmanuel Macron will next week visit the Louvre after the Paris museum's own director issued a warning about the dire conditions for visitors and artefacts, the presidency said.
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"While the castle looks beautiful, there is still some work to be done," a spokesperson for the architectural firm working on ...
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