Louvre Hikes Prices For Foreign Visitors

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00:00Why is the Louvre increasing ticket prices for foreigners?

00:03Starting in January, non-EU visitors will pay 32 euros, up from 22 euros.

00:09That's $37 instead of $25.

00:12The move comes after the $102 million crown jewels heist in October,

00:17which exposed cracks in the museum's security and infrastructure.

00:21Officials say the extra fees will help fund the Louvre's new Renaissance plan,

00:24a nearly $1 billion overhaul to modernize infrastructure, reduce crowding,

00:30and even give Mona Lisa its own gallery by 2031.

00:34France isn't alone in charging foreigners more.

00:37The US plans extra $100 fees at national parks like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon,

00:43while African safaris already charge visitors up to eight times more than locals.

00:48For travellers, visiting world-famous sites is getting pricier.

00:52Some argue that higher ticket prices could lead to a drop in visitor numbers,

00:56while others say it's all aimed at keeping cultural treasures safe and accessible for generations.