The Louvre Robbery: A Historical Repeat
The Louvre Museum, one of the world's largest and a historic monument in Paris, has fallen victim to a robbery that echoes a similar incident 233 years ago.
On October 19, 2025, the museum quietly opened its doors on a Sunday under a light drizzle. The Galerie d'Apollon, a baroque architectural masterpiece designed by Charles Le Brun in the 17th century, was home to jewels that sparkled in three display cases.
However, around 30 minutes later, four individuals took advantage of ongoing work on the Quais de Seine side of the building to use a freight elevator and gain access to the first-floor gallery.
Why, more than two centuries later, are robbers still able to take advantage of the same window at the Louvre?
The incident raises questions about the security of the museum, given that robbers were able to exploit the same vulnerability as in the past.
Author's summary: The Louvre faces a robbery echoing a 233-year-old incident.