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Hundreds of works in the Louvre damaged by flooding

December 8, 2025

The Louvre in Paris experienced significant damage due to flooding caused by a burst pipe, affecting hundreds of works in its Egyptian antiquities library. Estimates suggest that between 300 to 400 items, including several centuries-old books, were damaged, and a full assessment of the impact is currently underway.

Hundreds of works in the Louvre damaged by flooding

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Flooding at the Louvre was caused by a burst pipe.
300 to 400 works were reported damaged in the Egyptian antiquities library.
The flooding affected one of the library's three rooms.
The museum is conducting a complete count of the affected works.
Some damaged items include several hundred-year-old books.

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Hundreds of works in the Louvre damaged by flooding

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Hundreds of works in the Louvre damaged by flooding

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