The Louvre Museum has failed to open on time Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stuck in long, unmoving lines.

The Louvre, the world's most visited museum, was closed for a few hours on June 16 after an impromptu staff strike.

The third U.N. Ocean Conference has opened as pressure mounts for nations to turn decades of promises into real protection ...

In the wake of that growing movement, workers at the Louvre reportedly spontaneously decided to walk out during a standard ...

While it appears to be a one-off event, it’s another indicator of the challenges sparked by overtourism across Europe.

told the Associated Press in an interview. "What began as a scheduled monthly information session turned into a mass expression of exasperation." The Louvre requested government assistance in ...

The Louvre has become a symbol of tourism pushed ... who flock to see it — remain caught between the cracks. Associated Press journalist Laurie Kellman in Paris contributed to this report.

A spontaneous strike by Louvre employees in Paris led to the museum's temporary closure, citing overcrowding and poor working ...