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Jewel Thieves Dropped This Crushed Crown as They Fled the Louvre. Now, the Historic Headdress Will Be Restored to Its Former Glory

The crown belonging to Empress Eugénie was found on the sidewalk after robbers made away with eight pieces of royal jewelry ...
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Louvre Museum's Denon gallery damaged by water leak; 'Mona Lisa' unaffected

The Louvre museum's Denon ​gallery, where its most valuable paintings are displayed, was hit by ‌a water leak on Thursday ...

The Louvre Thieves Dropped This Priceless Crown. Now It Looks Like This.

Empress Eugénie’s crown was left lying on the sidewalk after the Louvre Museum heist in October. The museum has now released ...
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How a little-known French region safeguarded the Louvre's treasures during World War II

There’s little fanfare at the entrance to Château de Montal, outside the village of Saint-Jean-Lespinasse in southwest France. In fact, as I arrive one Saturday afternoon in October, more cars are ...

7 Surprising Facts About the Louvre in Paris to Know Before You Visit

From taxes to secondary museums to headless saints, these are the surprising facts about the Louvre that you (probably) haven't heard before.

Louvre leak: 19th-century ceiling painted damaged by burst water pipe

The burst water pipe is the latest in a string of setbacks for Louvre managers that have affected the museum's daily ...
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Louvre Begins Restoration of Historic Crown Damaged During Heist

The Louvre will restore Empress Eugenie's crown, which was crushed by thieves during last year's shocking jewel heist at the ...