The Louvre Museum in Paris has reopened its Galerie d'Apollon, also known as the Apollo Gallery, nine months after a high-profile jewellery heist that stunned France. The gallery welcomed visitors again on Wednesday following the lengthy closure.
The reopening comes after thieves stole jewellery said to be worth millions in a bold robbery. The case drew wide attention because of the value of the items taken and the prominence of the Louvre as one of the world's best-known museums.
The Apollo Gallery is one of the museum's notable historic spaces, making its return an important moment for the institution and for visitors to Paris. Its reopening signals a step back toward normal access after the disruption caused by the theft.
While the gallery is open once more, the robbery remains a reminder of the security challenges facing major museums that house valuable collections. The incident left a lasting mark in France, and the gallery's return is likely to renew attention on both its treasures and the heist that forced its closure.
