The report lays out 10 recommendations, including cutting acquisitions, raising ticket prices, upgrading digital systems, and strengthening internal control and governance for crisis response.

An emergency Louvre board meeting was scheduled to discuss these issues in the near term.

Security modernization is estimated at 95 million euros, but only 3.5 million euros were invested from 2018 to 2024; meanwhile 134 new or replacement digital cameras were installed in the past three years.

A French Court of Auditors report urges the Louvre to speed security modernization, noting long delays and funding gaps from 2018 to 2024, with investments skewed toward visible improvements rather than core infrastructure.

The push comes after a high-profile jewel heist on October 19 that raised questions about security and ongoing restoration plans at the museum.

An administrative inquiry into the theft supported findings of chronic risk underestimation and inadequate security measures.

Investigations continue as eight other jewelry items remain missing and motives or potential third-party involvement are being examined.

Public access to full details is limited to subscribers, while the released material highlights budget priorities and security gaps.

There is debate over whether ongoing maintenance and safety upgrades are being neglected in favor of an ambitious expansion, raising concerns about prioritization and financial management.

The assessment was issued about three weeks after the jewel theft, with updates to follow.

Investigators reported surprising statements from suspects about assuming the museum’s emptiness or lack of awareness on a Sunday, despite visitors being present.

Eight other jewelry items were stolen, including pieces tied to Empress Eugenie and Empress Marie-Louise; the crown was dropped during the escape and remains unrecovered.