Louvre's Apollo Gallery Reopens, But French Crown Jewels Are Gone

The prestigious Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum has reopened its doors to visitors, but without the presence of the French crown jewels. This reopening follows a major security breach that occurred in October 2025.

On October 19, 2025, thieves disguised as construction workers gained access to the gallery using a lift and stole eight of the French crown jewels. The stolen items were valued at an estimated 88 million euros. The brazen theft highlighted significant security flaws within the museum.

In the aftermath of the robbery, the museum's leadership underwent changes, with a new president appointed to oversee operations. The remaining crown jewels that were not stolen have been moved to a secure location elsewhere within the museum to prevent further incidents.

The decision to no longer display the remaining crown jewels in the Apollo Gallery signals a shift in security protocols and a recognition of the vulnerabilities that were exploited. The museum is implementing new measures to safeguard its invaluable collections.