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Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery

Update : 19 Oct 2025, 15:38

There has been a robbery at the famous Louvre museum in central Paris, according to the French culture minister.

France's culture minister confirmed there had been a robbery at the Louvre in Paris - one of the world's most famous museums, reports the BBC.

"No injuries to report," Rachida Dati writes on social media.

"I am on site alongside the museum teams and the police. Investigations under way."

However, the Louvre Museum has posted on its official X account to say it "will remain closed today for exceptional reasons."

It is not yet clear what, if anything, has been taken from the museum.

 

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