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Louvre to Restore Crown Amid $800M Security Upgrade

11/8/2025

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The Louvre plans to restore Empress Eugénie's crown after thieves stole eight objects, including a sapphire diadem, in a robbery on October 19.
Laurence des Cars, director of the Louvre Museum, said most jewels remain intact, with only minor damages.
She notes modernization is needed to address overcrowding and structural issues.
A report urged security upgrades.
The modernization plan could cost up to 800 million euros and aims for completion by 2031.

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The Louvre plans to restore Empress Eugénie's crown after thieves stole eight objects, including a sapphire diadem, in a robbery on October 19.
Laurence des Cars, director of the Louvre Museum, said most jewels remain intact, with only minor damages.
She notes modernization is needed to address overcrowding and structural issues.
A report urged security upgrades.
The modernization plan could cost up to 800 million euros and aims for completion by 2031.