DiscoverRadio National BreakfastStaff threaten strike as Louvre leak damages hundreds of books
Staff threaten strike as Louvre leak damages hundreds of books

Staff threaten strike as Louvre leak damages hundreds of books

Update: 2025-12-08
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A major water leak at the Louvre Museum in Paris has damaged hundreds of books and valuable documents in its Egyptian antiquities library.

It's the latest sign of strain on the museum's deteriorating infrastructure, coming just weeks after a major jewel heist.

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Staff threaten strike as Louvre leak damages hundreds of books

Staff threaten strike as Louvre leak damages hundreds of books

Australian Broadcasting Corporation