Louvre Closes After Jewel Theft Reported at Iconic Paris Museum

The Louvre Museum in Paris, renowned for housing treasures like the Mona Lisa, shut its doors for the day on Sunday following a reported robbery.

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati announced the incident in an online post, stating that thieves stole jewellery from the museum shortly after it opened.

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In her statement, Dati noted she was at the scene with museum staff and police, confirming no injuries occurred. The museum attributed the closure to "exceptional circumstances" but has not yet issued an official statement on the theft.

According to a source cited by AFP, the robbers fled with stolen jewels. Police are investigating, and further details are awaited.

The Louvre Museum (Musée du Louvre) is one of the world's most famous and visited art and history museums, located in Paris, France, along the Seine River.

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Established as a museum in 1793, it is housed in a former royal palace that began as a 12th-century fortress.

Renowned for its vast collection of over 3,80,000 objects, including 35,000 on display, the Louvre is a global cultural landmark, drawing millions of visitors annually (9.6 million in 2024). Below is a detailed overview based on available information.