Renovation Plans for the Louvre Museum

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced renovation plans for the Louvre, including a new entrance and a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa, to bring the museum up to modern standards and relieve overcrowding. The project, named Louvre Nouvelle Renaissance, is expected to take nearly a decade and cost up to 800 million euros. Access will become more expensive for visitors from outside the EU starting January 2026.

Key Points

  • Renovation includes a new entrance and a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa
  • Louvre Nouvelle Renaissance project aims to attract 12 million visitors annually
  • Fully funded by the museum's own resources without burdening taxpayers

Pros

  • Modernizing the Louvre to meet international standards
  • Relieving overcrowding and congestion at the museum
  • Creating new dedicated spaces for key artworks like the Mona Lisa

Cons

  • Cost of the renovation project could be as high as 800 million euros
  • Access becoming more expensive for visitors from outside the EU