The Louvre in Paris, faced with record crowds and overtourism, is set for a major renovation to expand its visitor capacity to 12 million annually. Currently designed for 4 million, the museum struggles with congestion affecting the visitor experience, as noted by museum director Laurence des Cars. The renovation will introduce a new entrance, a dedicated area for the Mona Lisa, and address significant issues like insufficient restroom facilities and temperature control. French President Emmanuel Macron has prioritized this project amid increasing visitor numbers, particularly from abroad.
"Visiting the Louvre is a physical ordeal," museum director Laurence des Cars wrote in a widely publicized leaked memo.
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a massive renovation to expand viewing capacity to 12 million annual visitors.
The Louvre's signage needs to be redesigned as well, des Cars asserted.
There isn't room for visitors to take a break, according to des Cars, who also assessed the museum's food and restroom facilities as "insufficient in volume."
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