Paris’ Louvre museum in dire state, problems ‘endanger’ art, director warns in plea for help
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,” has requested urgent help from the French government to restore and renovate its ageing exhibition halls and better protect its countless works of art.
Paris' Louvre Museum, in Dire State, Cries for Help
Built in Paris in the late 12th century, the Louvre Palace for centuries was the official residence of the kings of France, until Louis XIV - weary of rebellious crowds in Paris - abandoned it for Versailles, after which it became a museum for the royal art collection in 1793.
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The head of the Louvre in Paris has warned the government about leaks, overcrowding and sub-standard catering in a ...
The Louvre in Paris is plagued by leaks, deterioration, and outdated infrastructure, correspondence has revealed.
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In a letter to the French Culture Minister Rachida Dati, Laurence des Cars expresses her concern about defects in ...
The head of the Louvre in Paris has warned the government about leaks, overcrowding and sub-standard catering in a ...
The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa has requested urgent help from the ...
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In Leaked Memo, Louvre Director Warns of Leaks and Overcrowding, Calls for ‘Reassessing' Display of Mona LisaThe Louvre is suffering from water leaks and overcrowding, its director, Laurence des Cars, warned in a leaked missive to the French culture minister. Des Cars, the first woman to lead the museum, ...
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