Art critics hailed news of the move, saying that the precious painting has stolen the spotlight for long enough.

President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to alleviate crowds at the Paris museum and to charge higher fees for visitors from outside the European Union.

French President Emanuel Macron Tuesday announced plans for a major renovation of the Louvre in Paris, the world's most-visited art museum, including moving Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" to a dedicated room, with a separate ticket, in a new part of the museum.

The leaked memo said the Louvre suffered from “proliferation of damage in museum spaces, some of which are in very poor condition.”

The French president announced a few changes coming to the world's largest museum, in a bid to prevent overcrowding.

An Italian official has called for France’s Louvre Museum to temporarily return the Mona Lisa as the museum faces concerns of disrepair.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the "Mona Lisa" will have its own room inside the Louvre following a major renovation of the museum.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday a new restoration and expansion project for the Louvre Museum.

France's president says a second museum entrance will be built, while non-EU residents will also pay more to visit.