Overview
- The Apollo Gallery will reopen to visitors on Wednesday but will display no jewels or glass cases, reverting to its 17th‑century role as a state gallery.
- Museum president Christophe Leribault confirmed that precious objects previously shown in the room were removed after the October 19, 2025 heist that stole eight French crown jewels worth an estimated €88 million.
- Leribault has ordered plans for a secure, windowless vault elsewhere in the building to hold surviving jewellery, and he says finding the right location and financing the major works remain unresolved.
- The October robbery exposed long‑standing security weaknesses, prompted a parliamentary commission to say safety had been sidelined, and led to a leadership change at the Louvre.
- The reopening and the broader 'Louvre Nouvelle Renaissance' program aim to upgrade entrances, climate control and security but will require lengthy construction, new funding and decisions that will affect visitors and staff access in the years ahead.