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 crowds in Paris - abandoned it for ...

Louvre President Laurence des Cars warned last week that the centuries-old building - once a lavish palace for French kings ... order in January directing the Interior Secretary to change ...

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 crowds in Paris – abandoned it ...