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Thieves Steal Millions in Artifacts from French Museums
24 Oct
Summary
- $102 million Louvre heist days ago
- Thieves target La Maison des Lumières Denis Diderot museum
- Valuable gold and silver coins stolen from private collection

In a devastating blow to France's cultural heritage, a series of high-profile art thefts have shaken the country in recent weeks. Just days ago, thieves pulled off a daring $102 million heist at the Louvre museum in Paris. Now, the La Maison des Lumières Denis Diderot museum has also fallen victim to a brazen robbery.
The latest incident occurred when thieves targeted the La Maison des Lumières Denis Diderot, making off with a trove of valuable gold and silver coins. These precious artifacts were part of the city's private collection, having been discovered in 2011. The loss of these irreplaceable cultural treasures has sent shockwaves through the art world, raising concerns about the security of France's renowned museums and galleries.
The spate of audacious thefts has left authorities scrambling to tighten security and apprehend the culprits. With the country's rich cultural heritage under threat, the French government and law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to prevent further incidents and safeguard the nation's priceless artifacts.



