The Louvre will hike prices for everyone who isn't from Europe-from $25 to $37 | Fortune

"PARIS (AP) - Paris' Louvre museum has approved a ticket hike from 22 to 32 euros ($25 to 37) for non-European visitors from January to help finance an overhaul of the building whose degradation has been exposed by the Oct. 19 crown jewels heist. The measure was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron earlier this year as part of a decade-long plan of renovation and expansion of the museum. Security breaches that allowed the 88 million-euro ($102 million) theft highlighted the urgency of the situation."

"Earlier this month, Louvre director Laurence des Cars announced more than 20 emergency measures have started being implemented following the robbery. She said the Louvre's latest overhaul in the 1980s is now technically obsolete. The cost for the so-called "Louvre New Renaissance" plan is estimated at up to 800 million euros ($933 million) to modernize infrastructure, ease crowding and give the famed Mona Lisa a dedicated gallery by 2031."

"On Oct. 19, thieves forces their way through a window into the Apollo Gallery with the help of a freight lift, using power tools to cut display cases and leave with the loot on scooters in less than eight minutes. On Tuesday, the Paris prosecutor announced four more arrests in connection with the heist. Police can hold the two men and two women for questioning until Saturday before a judge decides whether to press preliminary charges."

The Louvre will raise admission for non-European Union nationals from €22 to €32 starting Jan. 14 to finance an overhaul after the Oct. 19 crown jewels heist. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the measure as part of a decade-long renovation and expansion plan. Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are exempt as European Economic Area signatories. The museum received 8.7 million visitors in 2024, 77% foreigners, with top nationalities from the U.S., China and Britain. More than 20 emergency measures have been implemented and the 1980s overhaul is now deemed technically obsolete. The "Louvre New Renaissance" plan could cost up to €800 million to modernize infrastructure, ease crowding and provide a dedicated Mona Lisa gallery by 2031. Authorities reported four more arrests and suspects are being held for questioning pending judicial decisions.

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