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Louvre's Apollo Gallery Reopens Without Stolen Jewels

Louvre's Apollo Gallery Reopens Without Stolen Jewels
Louvre’s Apollo Gallery to reopen after $102m heist, but without any jewels on display · wionews.com

The Louvre Museum's Apollo Gallery is reopening after a big robbery where thieves stole expensive jewels worth $102 million.

The gallery won't have any jewels on display anymore and will go back to being a state gallery like it was in the 17th century.

The museum director said they didn't have good enough cameras to stop the robbery.

Eight special jewels were stolen, including ones that belonged to French queens and an empress.

The gallery is opening again, but people are worried about security.

Key facts

Date of Reopening
July 22, 2025
Value of Stolen Jewels
$102 million
Number of Stolen Artifacts
8
Museum Director
Laurence des Cars
Museum President
Christophe Leribault

Quotes

Laurence des Cars

Museum director

“"Despite our efforts, despite our hard work on a daily basis, we failed."”
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