On June 16, 2025, the Louvre Museum in Paris was unable to open on time due to a spontaneous protest by staff regarding deteriorating working conditions. Front-of-house employees cited overcrowding and understaffing as major concerns. The protest originated from a scheduled information session but escalated into a larger demonstration where staff collectively awaited management for negotiations. Louvre management had previously set a visitor limit of 30,000 per day to address these ongoing issues, as articulated by President Laurence des Cars, who acknowledged the strain on resources.
Union representative Sarah Sefian noted that the protest stemmed from a spontaneous movement among staff members frustrated with their conditions, highlighting critical overcrowding and understaffing issues.
Louvre President Laurence des Cars emphasized the challenges faced by the museum, particularly overcrowding and inadequate facilities, which prompted the implementation of a daily visitor cap.
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