LONDON – The Louvre Museum in Paris said it would remain closed on Sunday for “exceptional reasons”, while a French minister said an investigation into a possible theft was underway.
“This morning a robbery occurred at the inauguration of the Louvre Museum,” said French Culture Minister Rachida Dati. saying on social networks.
French police officers investigate an alleged robbery at the Louvre Museum on Quai Francois Mitterrand in Paris on October 19, 2025.
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Dati added: “There are no injuries to report. I am at the scene along with museum teams and police. Investigations are underway.”
It was not immediately clear what, if anything, had been stolen from the museum.
A notice posted on the museum’s website said: “The Louvre Museum will be closed today for exceptional reasons. We thank you for your understanding.”
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
