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.
Louvre Opens 1st Fashion Exhibition
The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, is for first time displaying haute couture gowns and accessories from fashion ...
The Louvre in Paris is plagued by leaks, deterioration, and outdated infrastructure, correspondence has revealed.
For the first time, The Louvre is exhibiting haute couture gowns and accessories alongside its famed decorative arts. Works by Chanel, Saint Laurent, and Dior are showcased next to historical pieces, ...
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.
From trying to understand when to use 'tu' and 'vous' to guessing the gender of French nouns and overrated French tourist ...
Louvre head warns of leaks, overcrowding, and sub-standard catering, raising alarm about the state of the museum ...
Pharrell brought out the finest faces in Black Hollywood to his Louis Vuitton show at the historic Louvre museum.
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