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The Louvre's spontaneous strike erupted during a routine internal meeting, as gallery attendants, ticket agents and security personnel refused to take up their posts in protest over unmanageable ...
The Louvre's rich history dates back to the 12th century, and it has undergone many transformations over the centuries, but its shutdown is significant.
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 Musée du Louvre, the world's most visited museum, was forced to close on Monday morning when staff walked off the job to protest against overcrowded galleries and “worsening visiting ...
The Louvre, facing overwhelming tourism, experienced a staff strike.
Louvre Temporarily Closes as Staff Protest Against Overtourism: Visitors were left outside, unaware of the sudden strike.
The Louvre, home to the Mona Lisa and other iconic works of art in Paris, closed abruptly Monday as the museum's staff staged an impromptu strike over large crowds of tourists and understaffing.
A spontaneous strike by gallery team members erupted on Monday – this is the latest on the Louvre’s reopening and what to do if you have a ticket.
The world’s most-visited museum failed to open on Monday as staff launched an impromptu strike, saying the huge crowds of tourists left them at breaking point.
Operations at the Louvre were brought to a halt by its own striking staff, who say the institution is crumbling under the weight of mass tourism.