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Louvre Reopens Apollo Gallery After €88 Million Heist

7/23/2026

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The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery reopened on July 22, 2026, after the October 19, 2025 heist removed crown jewels.
Director Christophe Leribault said the stolen 88-million-euro jewels will be displayed in a secure vault while Culture Minister Catherine Pegard pledged tighter security.
Four suspects were charged for the robbery that used a truck-mounted lift to smash a window and steal eight jewels.
A damaged crown of Empress Eugénie recovered from the theft is being restored.

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The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery reopened on July 22, 2026, after the October 19, 2025 heist removed crown jewels.
Director Christophe Leribault said the stolen 88-million-euro jewels will be displayed in a secure vault while Culture Minister Catherine Pegard pledged tighter security.
Four suspects were charged for the robbery that used a truck-mounted lift to smash a window and steal eight jewels.
A damaged crown of Empress Eugénie recovered from the theft is being restored.