Tag Archives: Louvre museum

Watch out – fake Louvre tickets!

Posted on September 19, 2013 by suzykewct

From France 24. (This news item is a week old; I was out of town and away from my blogging duties). A new twist on ticket scams – fake Louvre admission tickets made in China. Wow. I was planning to … Continue reading →

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Pickpockets at the Louvre

Posted on April 14, 2013 by suzykewct

From France 24. Staff walked off the job at the Louvre to protest rising number of cases of pickpocketing at the museum. The place was forced to close for the day. An increased police presence has been put in place. … Continue reading →

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