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Brit tourists to pay MORE than EU citizens to visit iconic French landmark, Macron announces in blow to holidaymakers

BRITISH tourists will have to cough up more money than their EU counterparts to visit the Louvre as part of a £670million revamp announced by French President Emmanuel Macron.

There may also be a separate charge just to get a glimpse of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece the Mona Lisa – Macron hinted at in his speech in front of the world-famous painting. 

Couple taking a selfie in front of the Louvre Pyramid in Paris.
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British tourists will have to pay more money than their EU counterparts to visit the Louvre[/caption]
Person photographing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum.
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Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is the landmarks most popular attraction[/caption]
Person photographing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum.
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Millions of people visit the Louvre each year[/caption]

Within the £670million revamp are also plans to give the enigmatic Mona Lisa her own room, create a new entrance, and open an array of new underground rooms – all to be completed by 2031.

Macron said that these extravagant changes would be funded without sacrificing French taxpayers’ money and instead be financed by worse-off non-EU visitors as well as by donations from patrons.

The decision comes after Louvre President Laurence des Cars painted a grim picture of the famous landmark last week, saying in a letter to the culture minister that it was threatened by “a worrying level of obsolescence.” 

The world’s most popular museum is plagued by water leaks, overcrowding and severe temperature changes.

In response to the message, Macron organised a speech at the museum where he announced “the new renaissance of the Louvre.”

“The project must be a new stage in the life of the nation for art, the history of art and its transmission,” he added.

The current price to visit all sections of the Louvre including the Mona Lisa is around £18.

But the French culture ministry wants Brits and other visitors from outside the EU to pay between £21 and £25, according to The Times.

In his letter to the French culture minister, Louvre President des Cars also said that visiting the landmark was a “physical ordeal,” and that the damp walls, overcrowded galleries and 35-year-old entrance were “structurally out of date.”

He also called for a “reassessment” of the Mona Lisa’s display.

According to a study in 2019, visitors only spend a mere 50 seconds on average in front of the Mona Lisa due to the long queues and crowded rush.

The last time the museum was renovated dates back to 1989, when its eye-catching glass pyramid was unveiled.

But des Cars stressed that it is not properly insulated from the cold, and the heat tends to amplify noise, making the experience very uncomfortable for both visitors and workers.

There is also a lack of food services and bathroom facilities, he added.

In another hit for Brit holidaymakers, Macron also hinted at other French cultural sites hiking charges for non-EU visitors too, including the Palace of Versailles and the Musée D’Orsay.

In 2024, 8.7 million people visited the Louvre – with 23 per cent being French, 13 per cent American and 5 per cent British.

France follows Spain in its decision to force foreigners to fork out more money after the Spanish government said this month that they would tax foreign buyers looking to purchase homes there.

Macron’s spin doctors give him oily praise for the restoration of the Notre Dame Cathedral five years after it was dramatically damaged by a fire, and they say that this rebirth of the Louvre will be another historic achievement.

What is tourist tax?

Tourist tax, also known as a “tourism levy” or “visitor tax,” is a fee charged to tourists staying in certain destinations oversea.

It is often imposed by local governments or municipalities as a way to generate revenue and help pay for improved hotspots and services.

Tourist tax is usually paid by the actual visitors who stay overnight in paid accommodation, such as hotels, hostels, guesthouses, holiday rentals, or campsites.

It is charged based on either a flat rated fixed amount per night, based on a percentage of total costs or as a variable rate per accommodation type.

Locals or residents are typically exempt from this tax.

European cities like Paris, Rome, and Amsterdam all charge a tourist tax as do island resorts like Mallorca or Ibiza.

Children under certain ages are exempt as are people staying for an extended period of time or people travelling for business.

Woman posing in front of the Louvre Pyramid in Paris.
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The Louvre’s iconic glass pyramid was unveiled in 1989[/caption]
President Emmanuel Macron delivers a statement to the press.
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French President Emmanuel Macron declared the new rules on Tuesday[/caption]

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Michael van Gerwen makes never-before-seen change for World Masters as he ditches iconic look he’s had for 15 years

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN will not be wearing his green shirt at the Winmau World Masters.

‘The Green Machine’ faces a qualifier in his first-round match at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes on Friday night. 

Michael van Gerwen at the PDC World Darts Championship.
Michael van Gerwen is set to swap his iconic green shirt for black and gold
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Michael van Gerwen celebrating a darts win.
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Van Gerwen has been wearing the green shirt for the past 15 years[/caption]

The tournament is sponsored by darts manufacturers Winmau, and so is MVG, who will be celebrating five-years with the brand. 

To commemorate the occasion, Van Gerwen will be trading his iconic green strip, worn for the past 15 years, for a special black and gold edition. 

The Dutchman revealed: “No green this time? Not for this tournament. 

“To mark the five-year anniversary, I’ll be wearing this black and gold shirt. Perfect.”

Van Gerwen will also be playing with special edition darts, which are heavier than his usual set. 

He added: “I told the technical guy: you know what I like to play with and what I’m comfortable with, so give me good darts. I gave him free rein. 

“The biggest difference is that they are 0.7 grams heavier and the grip has been adjusted. It has to feel good and they feel good from the first moment.” 

World No3 Van Gerwen will be looking to avenge his defeat in last year’s World Masters final to Stephen Bunting

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The 35-year-old has dominated the tournament by winning it five years in a row from 2015 to 2019. 

He also holds the record for the highest one-match average in the tournament, recording 112.49 in the 2015 final against Raymond Van Barneveld.

Van Gerwen now aims to secure his first Premier Event title since winning the 2023 World Series Finals.

The Dutchman will also swap his iconic green shirt for an orange one ahead of the World Cup of Darts, where all throwers wear tops representing their country.

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Lewis Hamilton CRASHES in second test with Ferrari since signing £100m deal as incident causes long delay in Barcelona

LEWIS HAMILTON has crashed during Ferrari testing in Barcelona.

The seven-time Formula One world champion has been preparing for the new season by getting to grips with his new Ferrari hardware.

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Lewis Hamilton has crashed out of Ferrari testing in Barcelona[/caption]
Lewis Hamilton waves to fans at a racetrack.
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Hamilton had been getting to grips with his new hardware ahead of the 2025 season[/caption]

After his initial introduction at Maranello last week, Hamilton got behind the wheel for the first time at the Scuderia’s facility at Fiorano.

However, during his second test run at Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Hamilton did not fare as well.

It is understood the 40-year-old suffered a minor crash after he went off the track while driving the 2023 Ferrari F1 car around the track.

Thankfully, Hamilton is reported to have no injuries and is completely fine.

Hamilton was driving the morning session for testing, while team-mate Charles Leclerc was set to gear up for the afternoon running.

More to follow.

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Towie Bali trip thrown into chaos as stunning new cast member forced to pull out of filming last minute

TOWIE’S Bali trip has been thrown into chaos after a stunning new cast member was forced to pull out of filming last minute.

Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Love Island star Matilda Draper had officially joined the show.

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Towie’s Bali trip has been thrown into chaos after a stunning new cast member was forced to pull out of filming last minute[/caption]
Matilda Draper and Roman Hackett on a date night.
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Loved-up Matilda with boyfriend Roman Hackett[/caption]

Producers even threw Matilda, 24, in at the deep end as one of her first scenes involved meeting boyfriend Roman’s former flame Dani Imbert, 26.

But sadly for the star she won’t be able to join as while the rest of the cast jetted off to Bali, her visa didn’t come through in time.

This means her boyfriend Roman will have to go alone, despite bosses wanting her there.

A source told The Sun: “It was one of those logistical problems. Matilda had hoped all the travel paperwork would be done on time but she only signed onto the show the day before she began filming last week so there just wasn’t time to get everything ironed out.”

They continued: “She’ll still bring the drama back in Essex.”

Matilda isn’t the only Towie star not joining the Bali trip for the new series.

In a surprise move, TV favourites Lauren Goodger and Amy Childs have decided not to joining the rest of their co-stars on the sunkissed holiday.

Instead, the two OGs will remain in Essex and continue to film their own storylines.

A show source told The Sun: “Lauren and Amy aren’t going on the trip with the cast to Bali.

“With the trips it’s always storyline dependent, so not everyone will go as it’s about getting the right mix of people with interacting plots.

“Amy and Lauren will be staying in Essex, where filming will continue simultaneously, as there is always plenty of drama on home turf.”

The source added: “Both Amy and Lauren were invited on the overseas jaunt but chose to stay behind. They’re both busy mums and didn’t want to leave their kids, and it would have been stressful to take them along.”

The cast trip will be to Bali, where they have previously filmed.

But it still promises drama, tension and some romance like before.

The previous trip to Bali saw Dan Edgar and Ella Rae Wise start their romance.

An insider speaking exclusively to The Sun revealed: “Everyone involved with Towie loved shooting the last cast trip in Bali – so much so they have decided to go back to kick off the next series.

“It looks gorgeous and exotic on camera, and there is always loads of drama that plays out against the glamorous backdrop.

“Who could forget Dan and Ella hooking up in Bali last series – it fuelled the storylines for the rest of the run.”

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Roman will go to Bali solo[/caption]
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Matilda isn’t the only Towie cast member not attending the Bali trip[/caption]
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Matilda rose to fame on Love Island[/caption]

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