Louvre Museum Paris Closes After Million-Euro Jewelry Robbery

The Louvre museum in Paris was closed after a gang of highly organized criminals stole jewelry worth millions, including nine pieces from the collection of Napoleon and Josephine Bonaparte. The thieves gained access via the Seine River side, where construction work was underway, using a freight elevator to reach the targeted room. Despite the dramatic robbery, no injuries were reported, and a criminal investigation is ongoing with police working closely with museum staff. The stolen items included a necklace, a brooch, and other valuable pieces from one of the most sumptuous jewelry collections amassed after Napoleon and Josephine were crowned Emperor and Empress of France in 1804. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirmed the incident and was present at the scene alongside police and museum personnel. The Louvre, the world's largest museum and home to masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa, remains closed for exceptional reasons as investigations continue.