Louvre's Galerie d'Apollon Reopens After Robbery
On 22 July 2026, the Galerie d'Apollon at the Louvre Museum reopened its doors to the public after being closed due to a robbery that occurred on 19 October 2025. The gallery's collection of valuable objects has been removed, allowing guests to appreciate the painted and sculpted decorations. Originally crafted as a work of art in the 17th century, the space has resumed its ceremonial role, inviting visitors to reflect and explore at the museum's core. It links the Rotonde d'Apollon to the Salon Carré and provides access to the Grande Galerie. Decorated by notable French artists such as Charles Le Brun and Eugène Delacroix, the gallery, built over 350 years ago for Louis XIV, spans 61.34 metres in length, reaches a height of 15 metres, and covers 600 square metres.
Key facts
- The Galerie d'Apollon reopened on 22 July 2026.
- It was closed due to a robbery on 19 October 2025.
- The collection of precious objects has been removed.
- The gallery connects the Rotonde d'Apollon to the Salon Carré.
- It opens onto the Grande Galerie.
- Decorated by Charles Le Brun, François Girardon, Jean-Jacques Lagrenée, and Eugène Delacroix.
- It was a model for the Hall of Mirrors at the Château de Versailles.
- Dimensions: 61.34 metres long, 15 metres high ceiling, 600 square metres total surface.
- Built over 350 years ago as a reception gallery for Louis XIV.
Entities
Artists
- Charles Le Brun
- François Girardon
- Jean-Jacques Lagrenée
- Eugène Delacroix
- Louis XIV
Institutions
- Louvre Museum
- Château de Versailles
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Galerie d'Apollon
- Rotonde d'Apollon
- Salon Carré
- Grande Galerie