France Targets Non-EU Tourists with Higher Museum Fees

Major cultural sites in France have increased entrance fees for visitors from outside the European Union. The move comes after a high-profile theft highlighted security concerns. Tourists now face significantly higher costs. For example, the Louvre museum in Paris charges non-EU visitors €10 more. The Palace of Versailles has added a €3 surcharge. The price hike follows a recent daytime robbery at the Louvre. The incident exposed weaknesses in the museum's maintenance and security systems. In a separate travel industry development, Ryanair's CEO criticized "stupid" passenger taxes in Brussels. The airline announced it will cut flights to the Belgian capital by 10% this year.