Reference date: 24 October 2026 — closures and reporting; Sunday access requires fresh venue checks
The Louvre, Musée d’Orsay and other Paris cultural venues closed on 24 October as a precaution ahead of demonstrations, Reuters reported. The Paris Opera also closed its Palais Garnier and Opéra Bastille sites.
The closures disrupted visitors and performances. They describe Saturday’s precautions, not confirmation that the institutions remain closed on Sunday. Visitors should check the relevant venue’s current notice before travelling.
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Original summary based on the sources above, checked for the October 25, 2026 edition. Reference dates are shown separately from the edition date.