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Louvre overhaul faces shutdown risk without post-2025 funding

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 10:59 PM UTC · How we work

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Louvre may close without next government approving a major overhaul.
Director Christophe Leribault says public funding after 2025 elections is essential.
Leribault launched an €83-million security masterplan adding a new chief and upgraded cameras.
President Emmanuel Macron proposes a €700–800 million “Louvre – New Renaissance” overhaul that would raise ticket prices 45% for non-European visitors.
The museum welcomed around nine million visitors last year despite plumbing, poor insulation, and cramped galleries.

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Story summary

Louvre may close without next government approving a major overhaul.
Director Christophe Leribault says public funding after 2025 elections is essential.
Leribault launched an €83-million security masterplan adding a new chief and upgraded cameras.
President Emmanuel Macron proposes a €700–800 million “Louvre – New Renaissance” overhaul that would raise ticket prices 45% for non-European visitors.
The museum welcomed around nine million visitors last year despite plumbing, poor insulation, and cramped galleries.