French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled the Nouvelle Renaissance project, a comprehensive renovation plan for the Louvre aiming to tackle overcrowding and enhance the visitor experience. The museum, which attracts nearly nine million visitors annually, struggles with congestion at its Pyramid entrance. The initiative includes redesigning the Perrault Colonnade to serve as a new entrance while relocating Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa to improve accessibility and conservation. This ambitious project also focuses on art education and sustainability, funded through the Louvre's revenues and supported by a global architecture competition.
The ambitious Nouvelle Renaissance project aims to alleviate overcrowding at the Louvre, enhancing accessibility, sustainability, and visitor experience.
Macron emphasizes the project as a 'rebirth,' merging the Louvre's historical legacy with modern demands for community engagement.
A global architecture competition will reimagine the Perrault Colonnade as a new entrance, integrating visitor flow solutions while respecting its classical design.
The initiative includes relocating the Mona Lisa to a dedicated gallery, aiming for better conservation and a balanced visitor flow.
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