The Louvre Museum in Paris is set to raise ticket prices by 45% for most visitors from outside the European Union and European Economic Area, in a move aimed at funding crucial renovations and strengthening security. The increase, which takes on January 14, will see non-EU tourists pay 32 euros ($37) to enter the iconic museum.
The decision comes in the wakeeffect of a daring daylight robbery on October 19, when four burglars stole crown jewels valued at $102 million, highlighting serious security vulnerabilities.
Following the theft, structural weaknesses also forced the partial closure of one museum wing, underscoring the urgent need for upgrades.
In response, the Louvre has announced plans to install 100 external cameras by the end of 2026 while continuing a six-year renovation program.
With nearly nine million visitors last year the majority of them international the new pricing is expected to generate an additional 15–20 million euros annually to support these improvements.
Other major French cultural sites, including the Palace of Versailles, Sainte Chapelle, Paris Opera House, and Chambord Chateau, are also expected to raise ticket prices in the coming year.
Authorities have arrested the suspects involved in the Louvre heist, though the stolen jewels remain missing.
