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Louvre Reopens Gallery After Theft; €800M Security Upgrade, Missing Jewels

7/23/2026

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The Louvre reopened the Apollo Gallery on July 22, 2026 after it was closed following the October 19, 2025 crown-jewels theft.
Director Christophe Leribault said the €88 million jewels remain unrecovered, the display cases were removed, and the items will be stored in a vault.
Security upgrades under the “Louvre New Renaissance” plan added cameras and anti-intrusion systems, costing up to €800 million.

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The Louvre reopened the Apollo Gallery on July 22, 2026 after it was closed following the October 19, 2025 crown-jewels theft.
Director Christophe Leribault said the €88 million jewels remain unrecovered, the display cases were removed, and the items will be stored in a vault.
Security upgrades under the “Louvre New Renaissance” plan added cameras and anti-intrusion systems, costing up to €800 million.