The Louvre, home to the Mona Lisa and other iconic works of art in Paris, closed abruptly Monday as the museum's staff staged an impromptu strike over large crowds of tourists and understaffing.

The Louvre, the world's most visited museum, was closed for a few hours on June 16 after an impromptu staff strike.

The world's most iconic museum, the Louvre, shocked plenty when it suddenly closed on Monday.

The Louvre Museum has failed to open on time Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stuck in long, unmoving lines.

The unplanned work stoppage closed the museum for hours on Monday, leaving visitors waiting in long lines.

The Louvre, the world's most visited museum, was closed for a few hours on June 16 after an impromptu staff strike.

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Heading to the Louvre during your next trip to France? There are some important things to know before you go. In this article, European travel enthsiast Emma Braby shares some important tips ...

In France, people who visit The Louvre museum can pay to use a New NIntendo 3DS system as an audio guide to the exhibits and attractions. However, there’s now an end date for that service.