The Louvre Museum, home to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, has requested urgent assistance from the French government for the restoration and renovation of its ageing exhibition halls. Louvre President Laurence des Cars warned that the centuries-old building is in a dire state, citing issues with water leaks and worrying temperature swings that threaten the preservation of its art.
<p>PARIS — The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, has requested urgent help from the French government to restore and renovate its ageing e
&quot;</p><p>Built in Paris in the late 12th century, the Louvre Palace for centuries was the official residence of the kings of France, until Louis XIV — weary of rebellious 
Louvre Museum Restoration Renovation Art Preservation French Government
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