Louvre Reopens Apollo Gallery Nine Months After Heist — Stolen Crown Jewels Still Missing

The Louvre reopened the Galerie d'Apollon on July 22, 2026, nine months after thieves forced entry through a window and stole nine French Crown Jewels items in under eight minutes. No jewelry was on display. INTERPOL has catalogued all nine stolen pieces, but no arrests or recoveries have been reported. The Louvre has not disclosed any specific security upgrades.