The Louvre Museum in Paris has agreed to increase ticket prices for non-European visitors from €22 to €32 (from $25 to $37) starting next January to help fund the renovation of the building. The need for this renovation became evident after a security breach in October led to the theft of jewelry pieces from a crown. French President Emmanuel Macron announced this measure earlier as part of a decade-long plan to renovate and expand the museum. The security breaches, which allowed for a €88 million ($102 million) theft, highlighted the urgent problem. Starting January 14, citizens from non-EU countries will have to pay an additional €10. The Louvre's board of directors approved the measure, exempting citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, which are part of the European Economic Area. In 2024, the Louvre received 8.7 million visitors, 77% of whom were foreigners. The top visitors were Americans (13%), followed by Chinese (6%) and British (5%).
