Louvre museum
Coverage of Louvre museum in the Nexus archive.
- The hottest day in French history was so bad the Louvre and Eiffel Tower had to close early
France recorded its hottest day ever, prompting early closures of the Louvre and Eiffel Tower. A heatwave affecting Europe led to red alerts in France, the UK, and Spain, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas. The event, linked to human-caused climate change, caused disruptions to schools, transportation, and outdoor work, while over 40 drowning deaths were reported.
- France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave
France recorded its highest temperature ever on Tuesday as a heat wave affected Europe, prompting closures at landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre. Extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas, led to red alerts in France, the UK, and Spain, while climate change is linked to intensifying weather extremes.
- France experiences its hottest spring ever recorded
France experienced its hottest spring ever recorded. A person used an umbrella for shade at the Louvre museum in Paris on May 28, 2026.
- 'Do you realize that your statements are completely absurd?': Inside the arrest of the Louvre burglars
Journalists Jean-Michel Décugis, Nicolas-Charles Torrent, and Jérémie Pham-Lê detail the October 19, 2025 Louvre burglary and subsequent arrests in their new book. The article explores the investigation and capture of the suspects involved in the museum heist.
- Paris left splits over awarding of city's marathon to Bolloré-linked company
Paris left-wing groups are divided over awarding the 2026 Paris Marathon to a company linked to the Bolloré family, a politically influential business empire. The marathon is scheduled to take place at the Louvre Museum on April 12, 2026.