Louvre to remain closed Monday after shocking jewel heist
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Louvre to remain closed Monday after shocking jewel heist

Published: 20 Oct. 2025, 18:07
Police officers stand near the pyramid of the Louvre museum after reports of a robbery, in Paris, France, on Oct. 19. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Police officers stand near the pyramid of the Louvre museum after reports of a robbery, in Paris, France, on Oct. 19. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

 
France's most visited museum, the Louvre, will remain closed on Monday, a spokesperson said, after a spectacular jewel heist on Sunday shocked the country.
 
The museum's website had previously said that the museum would open late Monday morning and that several rooms would remain closed.
 

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