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Louvre to hike ticket prices by 45 per cent

Louvre security guard describes how he found £10m crown on floor after jewel heist
  • The Louvre museum in Paris will increase its ticket price for non-European Union visitors by 45 per cent from €22 to €32, effective 14 January.
  • This €10 hike is intended to finance a comprehensive overhaul of the historic building, prompted by security breaches including the 19 October crown jewels heist.
  • The measure forms part of a decade-long "Louvre New Renaissance” renovation and expansion plan, announced by French President Emmanuel Macron.
  • The €800 million plan aims to modernise infrastructure, alleviate crowding, and establish a dedicated Mona Lisa gallery by 2031.
  • The price increase, approved by the Louvre's governing board, will affect visitors from countries such as the United States, China, and Britain.
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