The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris has announced that a number of halls may be temporarily closed due to extreme heat conditions affecting France. Museum management stated that this measure is being taken to ensure better preservation of the artworks.
France's Meteorological Service has activated an orange alert, the second-highest level for weather danger due to heat, in 60 out of 96 departments in the European part of the country. Meteorologists have warned that temperatures could reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in some regions.
The Louvre Museum has faced various problems in the past. In the autumn of 2025, a series of accidents occurred due to the inadequate condition of the museum's internal structures and plumbing, leading to scandals. During the same period, a high-profile robbery also took place at the museum.