Louvre Reopens Fully After Strike Suspension

Paris, France – The Louvre Museum, the world's most visited art institution, fully reopened to the public on Friday following a unanimous decision by staff to suspend an ongoing strike that had limited access earlier in the week.

The walkout, which began on Monday, had forced a complete closure that day and restricted operations to a partial "masterpiece route" on Wednesday, allowing visitors to view highlights such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Tuesday marked the museum's regular weekly closure. According to union representatives, approximately 400 of the Louvre's 2,100 employees participated in the action, organized by groups including CFDT Culture, CGT Syndicat Culture Musées et Domaines, and SUD Culture Solidaires.

The suspension came after a general assembly where workers voted to pause the strike temporarily to accommodate visitors, as stated in a union communique. Management confirmed the full reopening, noting that the decision followed discussions aimed at addressing staff concerns. Unions emphasized that the move does not signal resolution, describing progress from five meetings with Culture Ministry officials as insufficient. Key demands...