Louvre evacuates part of its valuables to the Bank of France after a high-profile robbery
25 October 2025 16:07
The French Louvre has moved some valuable exhibits from its collection to the vaults of the Bank of France after a high-profile robbery of the museum.
This was reported by MSN, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
The operation to move the jewelry, which was not damaged during the theft, was carried out five days after the incident. The exhibits were delivered to the highly secure vaults of the Bank of France.
The transportation was carried out with the utmost precaution under the motorized escort of the Paris Police Prefecture.
Theft of the Louvre
on October 19, the attackers entered the museum using a special lift to reach the second floor of the building. They cut through the protective display cases and took eight precious exhibits. Among them:
- a diamond brooch of Empress Eugenie, the wife of Napoleon III,
- antique necklaces and tiaras.
During the escape, the criminals tried to take the imperial crown, but dropped it. The museum confirmed that the crown was found intact.
