In a daring heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, thieves executed a meticulously planned break-in on Sunday morning, targeting the renowned Galerie d’Apollon. Using an extendable ladder, the intruders accessed an upper window overlooking the gallery, which houses some of France’s most priceless treasures. While authorities have yet to disclose the exact items stolen, the gallery is home to an array of historic jewels, including the world-famous Regent Diamond, the Hortensia Pink Diamond, and the crowns of Louis XV and Empress Eugenie. The Regent Diamond, weighing 140.64 carats, is considered one of the finest diamonds globally, valued at over $60 million. The Hortensia Diamond, with its storied past of theft and recovery, and the ornate tiaras of French royalty, including the Duchess of Angoulême’s emerald and diamond tiara, were also among the targeted exhibits. The Galerie d’Apollon, commissioned by Louis XIV in 1661, is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, adorned with gold leaf and paintings, and served as the inspiration for Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors. The thieves reportedly dropped Empress Eugenie’s crown outside the museum during their escape, leaving behind a trail of clues. This audacious theft has raised concerns about the security of one of the world’s most iconic cultural institutions.