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

The Louvre welcomed 8.7 million visitors last year — more than double what it was designed to accommodate, ... Associated Press journalist Laurie Kellman in Paris contributed to this report.

Overwhelmed and understaffed, the Louvre shuts its doors — a warning sign for global overtourism. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation. Open Search.

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 Museum failed to open on time Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stuck in long, ... Associated Press journalist Laurie Kellman in Paris contributed to this report.

The Louvre Museum failed to open on time Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stuck in long, ... Associated Press journalist Laurie Kellman in Paris contributed to this report.

Meanwhile, Thomas Adamson got confirmation of the strike from Louvre union representatives, who cited overwork and overtourism. He jumped on his bike, interviewed disgruntled visitors—one of whom ...

The Louvre shuts doors to visitors, with staff refusing to take their posts. ... The Associated Press. Posted: Jun 16, 2025 / 02:14 PM EDT. Updated: Jun 16, 2025 / 02:20 PM EDT. SHARE.

PARIS (AP) — The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, has withstood war, terror, and pandemic — but on Monday, it was brought to a halt ...