Nearly nine million people visited the Louvre last year, most of them foreign tourists. The higher ticket price is expected to generate an extra 15–20 million euros annually, supporting a six-year renovation plan and upgrades such as 100 new external security cameras by 2026, News.Az reports, citing Reuters.
The Louvre has also partially closed one of its wings due to structural issues identified in November. Other major French heritage sites — including Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle, the Paris Opera House and Chambord Chateau — are also expected to raise admission prices next year.
Police have arrested the suspected burglars, though the stolen jewels have not been recovered.
