Renoir Paintings Stolen from French Riviera Museum

By admin September 8, 2026 No comment

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Thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera early Tuesday and stole two paintings by renowned Impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The burglars entered shortly before 6 a.m. through a hole cut in the museum garden fence, according to local authorities. Two other Renoir paintings taken during the break-in were abandoned in […]

Bee Swarm of 10,000 Settles on Bicycle Near Louvre

By admin April 29, 2026 No comment

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A massive swarm of around 10,000 bees gathered under the seat of a parked bicycle near the Louvre Museum in Paris, surprising passersby and transport officials. The unusual घटना occurred outside the Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre metro entrance shortly after the bike had been locked. Authorities temporarily closed the metro entrance to ensure public safety […]

Inquiry Reveals Louvre Heist Succeeded Due to 30-Second Security Lapse

By admin December 11, 2025 No comment

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A French culture ministry inquiry has found that the burglars who stole France’s crown jewels from the Louvre in October gained a crucial 30-second advantage due to security lapses at the museum. The four thieves, who escaped with jewels worth $102 million, exploited delays in surveillance footage and weaknesses in the museum’s infrastructure, including a […]

Louvre to Increase Ticket Prices for Non-EU Tourists After Security Failures

By admin November 29, 2025 No comment

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The Louvre Museum in Paris will raise ticket prices by 45% for most non-EU tourists starting 14 January, increasing the standard entry cost to €32. Visitors from countries such as the US, UK, and China will be affected, with guided group visitors paying €28. The measure aims to generate €15m–€20m annually to support major upgrades, […]

Louvre Faces Backlash Over Security Failures After High-Profile Jewel Heist

By admin November 7, 2025 No comment

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Three weeks after a daring daylight robbery saw €88m worth of crown jewels stolen from the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery, France’s prestigious museum is facing harsh criticism for neglecting security. A Court of Auditors report — completed before the heist — revealed that museum management prioritized new acquisitions and exhibitions over essential safety upgrades, despite

Mona Lisa: Protesters throw soup at da Vinci painting

By admin January 29, 2024 No comment

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Environmental protesters targeted the iconic Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris, throwing soup at the protected artwork to emphasize their call for the right to “healthy and sustainable food.” The 16th Century masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci, housed behind protective glass, remained undamaged despite the unconventional protest. Video footage captured two female

French arrests after bomb scares trigger evacuations at airports and Versailles

By admin October 20, 2023 No comment

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A recent spate of bomb threats in France has led to the arrest of 18 individuals, predominantly minors, involved in the disruptive activities. The threats have targeted significant landmarks such as the Palace of Versailles and the Louvre, along with schools, airports, and hospitals. These incidents follow the recent stabbing of a teacher in Arras. […]

Man disguised as old woman smears cake on Mona Lisa portrait at Louvre

By admin May 30, 2022 No comment

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A man dressed as an elderly woman in a wheelchair threw a cake at the iconic Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci, which is on display at the Louvre in Paris. The painting, however, was unaffected due to the protective glass that encased it. Witness testimony revealed that the perpetrator was a man in […]