Overview
- The Louvre said a technical study delivered Friday prompted a precautionary closure of the nine-room Campana gallery in the Sully south wing.
- Complementary investigations are underway to determine the causes of the structural changes and to plan necessary repairs.
- Offices above the gallery are being evacuated, with 65 administrative staff to be relocated by Wednesday.
- A museum spokesperson said the thousands of Greek vases displayed are not at risk and will not be moved.
- The move intensifies scrutiny of long-delayed renovations after a Cour des comptes report estimated required works at least €1.15 billion, as Culture Minister Rachida Dati warned the museum would almost need to close to be fully brought up to standard.