Art critics hailed news of the move, saying that the precious painting has stolen the spotlight for long enough.

The world-famous needs a massive injection of cash if it is to cope with visitor numbers, the museum's president has said

The iconic Louvre in Paris is no stranger to crowds. Since first opening in 1793, the museum has played host to millions of guests and undergone dozens of expansions and renovations to accommodate them. Today, though, overtourism has brought the historic site to a breaking point.

President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to alleviate crowds at the Paris museum and to charge higher fees for visitors from outside the European Union.

Macron visited the museum days after Le Parisien newspapers reported on a confidential memo that the Louvre's director, Laurence des Cars, sent to Culture Minister Rachida Dati. According to the newspaper, the director warned of “a proliferation of damage to the museum’s spaces, some of which are in a very poor condition.”

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the famous Louvre Museum in Paris is getting a major 10-year renovation including a new room just for Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa.” But what other pieces of “art” deserve their own grand display?

The Mona Lisa will be moved to a new space at the Louvre following warnings about overcrowding and crumbling infrastructure at the Parisian museum. Speaking in front of Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece yesterday, Emmanuel Macron said the famous work will have a "special space" as part of what he called "a new renaissance" at the venue.

The French president announced a few changes coming to the world's largest museum, in a bid to prevent overcrowding.

Statement Pieces” opened with more than 100 couture pieces from over 45 of the world’s top fashion houses, including Chanel, Hermès, Christian Dior, Jonathan Anderson, Iris van Herpen and Balenciaga.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to expand the Louvre and move the Mona Lisa to a new exhibition space, after the museum warned of overcrowding.

President Emmanuel Macron of France unveiled plans to vastly renovate the world’s biggest museum, which has endured significant wear and tear over the years.