Pakistan, June 17 -- PARIS - The world-famous Louvre Museum unexpectedly shut its doors on Monday as staff members went on strike, raising serious concerns about overcrowding and poor working conditions caused by mass tourism.

Thousands of confused visitors, many holding pre-booked tickets, were left waiting outside the iconic glass pyramid entrance. Workers refused to take up their posts, citing unmanageable crowds, understaffing, and deteriorating building conditions as key reasons behind the protest.

Despite President Emmanuel Macron's recent announcement of a €700-800 million renovation plan to upgrade the museum by 2031, staff say the changes are too far off. They argue that immediate help is needed to reduce pressure and pro...