Protesters block Louvre entrances

Protesters blocked entrances to Paris's Louvre museum on Monday following weekend demonstrations over rising living costs that turned violent.

Museum gates closed

A sign on the museum gates read 'Entrance closed' while demonstrators handed out leaflets and spoke to passers-by about their action.

“Entrance closed”

Student criticises police

A first-year student at the École du Louvre said the action aimed to bring the cultural sector into the movement, citing budget cuts and worsening working conditions at the museum.