The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, has withstood war, terror, and ...

Last month, workers at the Louvre in Paris went on strike. Bemoaning overcrowding and inadequate staffing, they refused to open the museum’s doors, leaving massive lines of tourists waiting outside.

The Louvre's spontaneous strike erupted during a routine internal meeting, as gallery attendants, ticket agents and security personnel refused to take up their posts in protest over unmanageable ...

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The Louvre's rich history dates back to the 12th century, and it has undergone many transformations over the centuries, but its shutdown is significant.

The Louvre Museum closed its doors on June 16. Many visitors were left confused outside as they waited to visit the place.

Europe News: The Louvre Museum, a global icon, was unexpectedly shut down due to a staff strike, highlighting issues of overtourism and understaffing. Workers prot ...

The Louvre Museum, a global icon, was unexpectedly shut down due to a staff strike, highlighting issues of overtourism and understaffing. Workers protested unmanageable crowds and deteriorating ...

The Louvre's spontaneous strike erupted during a routine internal meeting, as gallery attendants, ticket agents and security personnel refused to take up their posts in protest over unmanageable ...

The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, shuts down as staff protests over mass tourism The world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, has been brought ...

Operations at the Louvre were brought to a halt by its own striking staff, who say the institution is crumbling under the weight of mass tourism.