The Louvre, the globe’s most visited and prominent museum, has closed its doors as turmoil sweeps across Paris.
The institution, which houses renowned masterpieces like the “Mona Lisa,” announced on Monday that it has shut down due to protesters barricading the entrances, pushing the disruption past a weekend of nationwide riots and demonstrations, according to local newspaper Le Monde.
“Dear visitors, due to student strikes, the museum is currently closed. We apologize for the inconvenience,” the Louvre wrote in a post on X. No reopening time was provided at the time of publication.
Visitors arriving for a Monday morning visit found the iconic glass pyramid, as well as the Carrousel du Louvre and
