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Paris Museum Closes Amid Protests
Paris's Louvre shuts after student-led protests block entrances.
In brief
Paris's Louvre shuts after student-led protests block entrances. Paris's Louvre closed due to student protests blocking entrances amid nationwide unrest. Originally reported by Fox News.
Louvre Closes
The Louvre, the globe's most visited museum, shut its doors due to protesters barricading entrances.
“Dear visitors, due to student strikes, the museum is currently closed. We apologize for the inconvenience”
Student Protests
Tens of thousands of secondary school students marched from Republic to Nation square in Paris on Oct 6.
Eiffel Tower Closes
The Eiffel Tower closed for a full day after staff walked out over female staff limitations.
Widespread Unrest
Violent protests spread from France to Belgium, causing nearly 2,400 arrests and business damage.
The one thing
Paris's Louvre closed due to student protests blocking entrances amid nationwide unrest.
