Protesters Block Louvre Access in Paris

Rebels in France have blocked entry to the Louvre — the museum is no longer accepting tourists.

Consensus

• Protesters blocked access to the Louvre in Paris.
• The Louvre was not accepting visitors during the protest.
• Around 1,500 shops and businesses were damaged.
• The estimated damage amounted to €100 million.
• Carrefour had 50 locations affected, with 19 stores looted.
• Brands including Louis Vuitton, Celine, Decathlon, and Apple were damaged.
• Mobile phone stores and small independent shops were also affected.
• Protesters attacked a police van and seized batons from gendarmes.
• Over 2,400 people were arrested nationwide.
• The interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, submitted his resignation amid the protests, but it was rejected by President Emmanuel Macron.

Points of divergence

• The number of protesters reached 800,000 according to organizers and 550,000 according to Minister of the Interior Laurent Nuñez. — vm
• The unrest spread to Italy, with demonstrations in Milan and Bologna turning into clashes with police, resulting in at least 60 injuries. — tg_mash

Coverage (2 sources)

• Rebels in France blocked entry to the Louvre — Вечерняя Москва
• Rebels in France blocked entry to the Louvre — museum no longer accepts tourists. After riots and looting, about 150... — Mash

Key entities

• France
• Louvre
• Louis Vuitton
• Celine
• Carrefour
• Paris
• Apple
• France 24
• Decathlon
• Fnac
• Rebels
• Louvre Mutineers