The Apollon Gallery burglary, on October 19, 2025, left its mark on the history of the Louvre Museum. In just a few minutes, several criminals spirited away eight major pieces from the Crown Jewels of France, including diadems, necklaces, brooches, and earrings that once belonged to Empress Eugénie, Marie-Louise, and Queen Marie-Amélie.
Nine months later, as the Apollo Gallery finally reopens its doors to the public, one question remains: have the jewels been recovered? As of now, the answer is no. Aside from a single piece recovered on the day of the theft, the rest of the loot remains missing, and investigators are continuing their inquiries.
On the day after the burglary, police had nonetheless made a significant discovery: the crown of Empress Eugénie had been found in the immediate vicinity of the Louvre. According to elements of the investigation, it would have fallen from the bag of one of the thieves during their escape.
Severely damaged, the crown was recovered by investigators before being handed over to the museum's restorers. Early assessments showed that its setting sustained significant distortions during its removal from the display case and subsequent fall. By contrast, the seven other stolen jewels remain missing.
On July 22, 2026, the Apollo Gallery reopens to visitors, but its route through the space has changed. The display cases that once showcased the Crown Jewels have been removed. The jewels that had not been stolen have been relocated to a more secure location and are no longer on display in this room.
Nine months after the burglary, the Louvre reopens the Apollo Gallery, with no display cases or jewelry.
Closed since the October 2025 burglary, the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum is finally reopening to visitors. While the gallery’s sumptuous interiors are once again accessible, the display cases have, for their part, vanished from the route. Here’s what you need to know. [Read more]
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Nine months after the burglary, the Louvre reopens the Apollo Gallery, with no display cases or jewelry.
