Paris’ Louvre Museum To Increase Ticket Price For Visitors From Outside The European Union – KXL

PARIS (AP) — The Louvre museum has approved a ticket price increase for non-EU visitors, raising it from 22 to 32 euros starting in January.

This move aims to help finance a major overhaul of the building.

The need for renovation became urgent after the recent crown jewels heist exposed security weaknesses.

The increase was announced earlier this year by President Emmanuel Macron.

The Louvre’s governing board approved the measure on Thursday.

In 2024, the museum welcomed 8.7 million visitors, with 77% being foreigners.

The renovation plan, called “Louvre New Renaissance,” is estimated to cost up to 800 million euros.