France authorities close major museums in Paris and deploy large police forces ahead of new protests across the country, aiming to prevent a repeat of last week’s violent unrest. Reports describe fears of further violence, including attacks on public buildings and looting in Paris and other city centres.
The Louvre and several other major museums, including venues in the Paris area, suspend opening Saturday. The Louvre shut down alongside other institutions such as Orsay, Picasso Museum and the Grand Palais, where an exhibition is being held. Art Basel is also mentioned as opening to the public for a limited period while weekend programming is affected by the unrest concerns.
Across coverage, the details focus on public safety measures and how cultural sites respond. While outlet reports largely agree on museum closures and the expectation of protests, they differ in emphasis: some highlight the scale of policing and specific operational resources, while others foreground the museum closures themselves. The broader context is consistent—authorities are preparing for potentially large crowds following last week’s demonstrations, which drew more than half a million people.
