Louvre Museum faces collapse amid thefts and decay
The Louvre, the world's most visited museum, is battling a crisis of thefts, leaks, and structural decay. As France launches a €1.15bn rescue plan, we examine if it can be saved in time.
The Louvre, the world's most visited museum, is battling a crisis of thefts, leaks, and structural decay. As France launches a €1.15bn rescue plan, we examine if it can be saved in time.
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