A spontaneous strike at the Louvre erupted during a routine internal meeting, as gallery attendants, ticket agents and security personnel refused to take up their posts.

A spontaneous strike at the Louvre shut down the world's most-visited museum on Monday after workers refused to take up their posts in frustration with what they described as "untenable" working ...

The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, came to a standstill on Monday as its staff went on a strike in frustration with what they called overwhelming tourist crowds.

The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, remained shuttered Monday — not by war, not by terror, but by its own exhausted staff, who say the ...

The Louvre has become a symbol of tourism pushed to its limits. As hotspots from Venice to the Acropolis race to curb crowds, the world’s most iconic museum, visited by millions, is hitting a ...

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The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, remained shuttered Monday — not by war, not by terror, but by its own exhausted staff, who say the ...

Louvre Temporarily Closes as Staff Protest Against Overtourism: Visitors were left outside, unaware of the sudden strike.

Staff at the Louvre staged a rare work stoppage over poor working conditions and relentless crowds, as Europe grapples with the growing strain of overtourism.

The Louvre, facing overwhelming tourism, experienced a staff strike.

The Louvre, the world's most visited museum, was closed for a few hours on June 16 after an impromptu staff strike.

The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, remained shuttered Monday — not by war but by its own exhausted staff, who say the institution in ...