Louvre, jewels and Paris museum
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The theft from the Maison des Lumières in Langres is the latest in as string of cultural institution heists in France.
The Louvre remained closed Monday after historic jewels were stolen in a daring daylight heist. Thieves used a basket lift to access the museum, smashed display cases, and fled with Napoleonic jewels.
In 1962, the Countess of Paris attended the wedding of fellow European royalty in Queen Marie-Amélie’s sapphires—which were snatched in what has become one of the worst thefts of its kind.
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Louvre director will appear before lawmakers amid ongoing investigation into priceless jewels theft
The president and director of the Louvre Museum has been summoned to appear before French lawmakers amid the ongoing investigation into the heist of priceless jewels.