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Louvre Closed Monday Amid Staff Strike Over Pay

12/15/2025

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The Louvre will remain closed on Monday due to a staff strike over pay and working conditions.
About 400 employees support the strike, announced by Confédération Française Démocratique du Travail (CFDT), General Confederation of Labour (CGT), and Sud Solidaires, amid a jewel heist and infrastructure issues.
They oppose a 45% ticket increase for non-EU tourists to fund renovations, and the museum normally hosts about 30,000 visitors daily.

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The Louvre will remain closed on Monday due to a staff strike over pay and working conditions.
About 400 employees support the strike, announced by Confédération Française Démocratique du Travail (CFDT), General Confederation of Labour (CGT), and Sud Solidaires, amid a jewel heist and infrastructure issues.
They oppose a 45% ticket increase for non-EU tourists to fund renovations, and the museum normally hosts about 30,000 visitors daily.