Leaky, crowded and hot: Louvre boss slams her own museum

23/01/2025 14:52 France 24

The head of the Louvre in Paris has warned the government about leaks, overcrowding and sub-standard catering in a confidential note that has raised alarm about the state of the world's most-visited museum. Laurence des Cars, the first woman head of the French landmark, wrote a memo about her concerns to Culture Minister Rachida Dati earlier this month which was published on Thursday in Le Parisien newspaper. She warned about the "proliferation of damage in museum spaces, some of which are in very poor condition."

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