Macron said that the expansion of the Louvre Museum would allow the "Mona Lisa" to be moved into a new dedicated room accessible with a special ticket. This move is intended to simplify the visit for those who want to see the painting and improve the overall visitor experience. A design competition will be staged in the coming months, he said. In addition, some new underground rooms will be created to expand the museum. A French top official said that the cost of the renovation is estimated at 700 to 800 million euros over the next decade, including half for the creation of the new entrance. Macron said that ticket prices would be raised for foreign visitors from outside the European Union, up from €22 ($23) now. He promised the museum would be safer and more comfortable for both the public and employees. Half the Louvre's budget is being financed by the French government, including the wages of the 2,200 employees. The other half is provided by private funds including ticket sales, earnings from restaurants, shops and bookings for special events, as well as patrons and other partners. Macron said that the expansion of the Louvre Museum would allow the "Mona Lisa" to be moved into a new dedicated room accessible with a special ticket. This move is intended to simplify the visit for those who want to see the painting and improve the overall visitor experience. A design competition will be staged in the coming months, he said. In addition, some new underground rooms will be created to expand the museum. A French top official said that the cost of the renovation is estimated at 700 to 800 million euros over the next decade, including half for the creation of the new entrance. Macron said that ticket prices would be raised for foreign visitors from outside the European Union, up from €22 ($23) now. He promised the museum would be safer and more comfortable for both the public and employees. Half the Louvre's budget is being financed by the French government, including the wages of the 2,200 employees. The other half is provided by private funds including ticket sales, earnings from restaurants, shops and bookings for special events, as well as patrons and other partners.

Macron said that the expansion of the Louvre Museum would allow the "Mona Lisa" to be moved into a new dedicated room accessible with a special ticket. This move is intended to simplify the visit for those who want to see the painting and improve the overall visitor experience. A design competition will be staged in the coming months, he said. In addition, some new underground rooms will be created to expand the museum. A French top official said that the cost of the renovation is estimated at 700 to 800 million euros over the next decade, including half for the creation of the new entrance. Macron said that ticket prices would be raised for foreign visitors from outside the European Union, up from €22 ($23) now. He promised the museum would be safer and more comfortable for both the public and employees. Half the Louvre's budget is being financed by the French government, including the wages of the 2,200 employees. The other half is provided by private funds including ticket sales, earnings from restaurants, shops and bookings for special events, as well as patrons and other partners. Macron said that the expansion of the Louvre Museum would allow the "Mona Lisa" to be moved into a new dedicated room accessible with a special ticket. This move is intended to simplify the visit for those who want to see the painting and improve the overall visitor experience. A design competition will be staged in the coming months, he said. In addition, some new underground rooms will be created to expand the museum. A French top official said that the cost of the renovation is estimated at 700 to 800 million euros over the next decade, including half for the creation of the new entrance. Macron said that ticket prices would be raised for foreign visitors from outside the European Union, up from €22 ($23) now. He promised the museum would be safer and more comfortable for both the public and employees. Half the Louvre's budget is being financed by the French government, including the wages of the 2,200 employees. The other half is provided by private funds including ticket sales, earnings from restaurants, shops and bookings for special events, as well as patrons and other partners.