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- Students barricaded the Louvre’s entrances, forcing the museum to close to the public.
- They said the blockade backs nationwide protests over the rising cost of living and recent police actions.
- Protesters demanded more public funding for the Louvre, arguing entry fees do not cover heritage expenses.
- The Louvre posted a bilingual apology on X, while tourists filmed themselves insulting the barricade.