Louvre shuts due to strike over pickpockets

The infamous Pyramide du Louvre in the main courtyard

The Louvre, one of the world's most visited museums, didn't open yesterday because of a protest by staff over pickpockets. Two hundred staff took part in a strike as they said thieves were targeting employees and tourists. The museum's management said it had already asked for more assistance from police to deal with the problem.

Pickpocketing has been an ongoing problem for sometime which has grown increasingly worse over the last year. Staff have reported many more aggressive gangs, many including children, visiting. Officials have been unable to say when the museum will re-open.

I will make sure to pack my trusty bum-bag next time I visit!