Students blocked the Louvre in Paris to support the high school movement, causing the museum to close on October 19.
Students protest at Louvre entrance
On October 19, students gathered in front of the Louvre pyramid in Paris and blocked access to the museum, according to reports from multiple sources. The demonstration was part of a broader movement involving high school students and participants from art and cultural institutions.Protesters support high school movement
Students from art and cultural schools were protesting in support of the high school movement, as noted by the Louvre’s management and cultural institution unions, according to AFP. The protest was linked to broader student activism across France, which has been ongoing for several weeks.Louvre unable to open on time
The Parisian institution was unable to open its doors at 9 o'clock on Monday morning due to the presence of young protesters. Demonstrators stated they were "proud to block the world's largest museum," according to reports. The Louvre’s website confirmed the closure and apologized for the inconvenience.Tourists react to the protest
A journalist from Le Figaro reported that students from art and cultural schools were demonstrating and blocking the museum's entrance in front of the Louvre Pyramid. One demonstrator, distributing leaflets in French and English, mentioned that tourists waiting outside were "aggressive" with them because they had paid for their tickets.
