Louvre Moves Crown Jewels to Bank of France After $102 Million Heist

Following a high-profile heist on October 19, 2025, where eight priceless pieces worth an estimated $102 million were stolen, the Louvre Museum in Paris has taken swift action to protect its remaining treasures. According to French radio RTL and reports from NDTV and News18, the museum discreetly moved select items from the Apollo Gallery to the Bank of France, located just 500 meters away on the Right Bank of the River Seine.

Major takeaways

• The transfer was executed under secret police escort to ensure maximum security  
• The Apollo Gallery houses the historic French crown jewels, making it a prime target  
• The Bank of France stores the nation’s gold reserves in a vault 27 meters underground  
• The Louvre reopened three days after the heist, amid heightened security measures  
• Authorities have not publicly confirmed the transfer, but sources cite urgent concerns over museum vulnerabilities

Sources: NDTV, News18, The Independent, Hindustan Times.