France introduces dual museum pricing

The French government announced the introduction of double museum fees for tourists who are not citizens of EU countries, including Americans. Under the new rule, admission to the Louvre will cost €32, which is 45% more than the regular price; in Versailles, the cost has doubled to €3. The culture minister emphasized the need to redistribute expenses and stated that 'French people should not have to pay for everything alone.' Museum unions objected, calling the policy 'bloody nationalism' and threatening strikes.

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Previously, museum admission was equally priced for citizens of all countries. The new policy introduces separate fees.