The director of the Louvre, Christophe Leribault, warned on Wednesday in Le Figaro that the world’s most visited museum “will ultimately be forced to close its doors to the public” if the French state does not intervene to finance significant renovations.
This warning comes as the Louvre faces several challenges, including water leaks, ticket fraud, and a highly publicized jewelry theft, highlighting the urgent need for an update and transformation of the museum.