Cultural Heritage Protection

【Paris, Franc】Louvre Heist: Thieves Could Have Been Arrested ‘Within 30 Seconds,’ Says ‘Unsparing’ Security Report

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Editor’s NoteThis article discusses a critical report on security failures at the Louvre, following a recent jewelry theft. The findings highlight…

【Paris, Franc】Vulnerable exterior windows, lack of cameras, insufficient patrols… What the Van Cleef & Arpels report says about the Louvre

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Editor’s NoteThis article reveals a 2018 security audit for the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, commissioned by Van Cleef & Arpels, which reportedly…

【Paris, Franc】Internal Report Revealed Security Weaknesses at Louvre Gallery Before Jewelry Heist

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical security lapse at the Louvre Museum, where management was reportedly unaware of vulnerabilities in…

【Paris, Franc】Previous Security Audit Report Accurately Predicted Louvre Theft

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a troubling security lapse at the Louvre, where a 2018 audit report accurately predicted the method used in a…

【Paris, Franc】At the Louvre, the blueprint for the theft had been written for seven years!

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines a 2018 security report submitted to the Louvre, which reportedly detailed vulnerabilities in the museum’s Jewelry…

【Paris, Franc】Historic Louvre Heist: What Do the Reports That Warned of the Museum’s Security Flaws Say?

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Editor’s NoteThis article discusses a major theft at the Louvre, noting that multiple pre-2025 reports had flagged the museum’s security…

【Paris, Franc】2018 Audit Identified Louvre Balcony as ‘One of the Museum’s Most Vulnerable Points’ and Suggested It Could Be Reached with a Forklift

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Editor’s NoteThis article is based on a 2018 security audit report for the Louvre, as reported by *Le Monde*. It reveals that the balcony used in a…

【Paris, Franc】Break-in at the Louvre: The Court of Auditors Criticizes the Museum’s Choices, Which Prioritized Attractiveness Over Security

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Editor’s NoteA recent audit by France’s Court of Auditors criticizes the Louvre for prioritizing visitor experience over security, a strategic…