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One week after a heist at the Louvre, France is reeling over the breach to its Crown Jewels even as the theft propels the Apollo Gallery’s treasures to global fame, drawing comparisons to the Mona Lisa’s 1911 disappearance. Thieves used a basket lift to enter, smashed cases, and fled on motorbikes; alarms cut short the raid. Empress Eugénie’s damaged crown was dropped and recovered, and authorities say one other piece is back. With the gallery sealed, the museum reopened to heavy crowds as officials concede security failures and weigh new measures amid mounting scrutiny and fascination.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.