Louvre in Paris faces crisis: overcrowding, strikes, theft

The Louvre Museum in Paris is in a dire state, plagued by overcrowding, staff strikes, and a recent major theft. The museum's infrastructure is overwhelmed by massive visitor numbers, with the majority flocking only to Room 711 to see the Mona Lisa. The chaotic atmosphere in the entrance hall under the glass pyramid is described as a deafening noise of a thousand excited voices in a hundred languages. The situation has led to a degraded experience for both visitors and staff, raising questions about the museum's future.