A multi-year overhaul will see a new entrance built as well as a separate underground gallery for Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece in what Mr Macron called a "new renaissance".

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that non-EU visitors will pay a higher entrance fee to visit the Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, which is plagued by overcrowding and outdated facilities.

EU visitors will face higher entrance fees at the Louvre to address overcrowding and fund upgrades for the museum's outdated facilities. He also revealed plans for a dedicated space for the Mona Lisa,