Louvre closes after theft of jewels with ‘inestimable’ value, French minister says

Oct 19, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Paris museum said it would remain closed Sunday for “exceptional reasons.”

LONDON — The Louvre Museum in Paris said it would remain closed on Sunday for “exceptional reasons,” as a French minister said an investigation was underway into a potential robbery.

“A robbery took place this morning at the opening of the Louvre Museum,” French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati said on social media.

French police officers investigate an alleged robbery at the Louvre Museum, on Quai Francois Mitterrand, in Paris on Oct. 19, 2025.Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP via Getty Images

Dati added, “No injuries to report. I am on site alongside the museum teams and the police. Investigations underway.”

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It was not immediately clear what, if anything, had been taken from the museum.

A notification posted on the museum’s website said, “The Louvre Museum will remain closed today for exceptional reasons. We thank you for your understanding.”

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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