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Frustrated staffers refuse to open the Louvre as tourists wait
The Paris museum has become a symbol of tourism pushed to its limits. Workers point to unmanageable crowds, chronic ...
As Europe protests overtourism, Louvre staff walks out. Sanjeev Sanyal reacts
The Louvre strike, though sudden, was not without cause. Workers described 'untenable' conditions worsened by overcrowding, ...
Why did the Louvre, world's most-visited museum, shut its doors to visitors? Shocked visitor says…
The Louvre Museum closed its doors on June 16. Many visitors were left confused outside as they waited to visit the place.
Plague of Phone-Addicted Tourists Shuts Down the Louvre
In the wake of that growing movement, workers at the Louvre reportedly spontaneously decided to walk out during a standard ...
The Louvre’s breaking point: Why the world’s most famous museum shut its doors
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, stood uncharacteristically silent on Monday, its doors barred by a spontaneous ...
Why an Xbox Video Game Franchise Is a Partner in a Major Exhibit at The Louvre Museum
While it’s now accepted by many that video games are an art form, it still might be hard to believe that one is featured in ...
World’s most famous museum closes as over tourism overwhelms staff — Louvre shutdown sparks global alarm
Louvre Museum in Paris unexpectedly shut down due to a staff strike, leaving tourists stranded. Workers cite unbearable ...