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The 2025 Louvre Museum Robbery Reminds Us: Some Things Are Truly Priceless

Author: 
Liam Radford
Last Updated:
October 20, 2025

When the Louvre Museum Lost Its Priceless Treasures

On 19 October 2025, the world watched in disbelief as the Louvre Museum robbery unfolded in Paris.

In just a few minutes, thieves disguised as workers accessed the Galerie d’Apollon home to France’s crown jewels and escaped with eight pieces of jewelry of immeasurable cultural and emotional worth.

These weren’t just valuable they were priceless.

And while your possessions might not sit behind bulletproof glass in Paris, they too hold stories and memories that no insurance payout could ever replace.

The Meaning of “Priceless”

At I Like To Move It Move It Storage, we see the same truth every day.

Our customers trust us with:
- Family heirlooms passed down through generations
- Childhood keepsakes and photos
- Business archives or creative work that took years to build
- Furniture or artwork that carry personal memories

Just like the Louvre’s stolen treasures, these items may not have a market value that makes headlines but they’re irreplaceable to you.

That’s why they deserve museum-level care and security.

Lessons from the Louvre Robbery

Preparation prevents panic

The Louvre thieves succeeded through planning a reminder that prevention always beats reaction. When storing your items, plan where and how they’ll be kept.

Catalogue your treasures

Museums log every piece in detail. Do the same: take photos, label boxes, and maintain an inventory.

Secure, monitored storage only

If priceless items deserve bulletproof glass, yours deserve a monitored facility. Choose units with CCTV, alarm systems, and controlled access all standard at our facilities. Use our free storage space calculator to find exactly how much space you need before booking

Protect against the unseen

Damage doesn’t only come from thieves. Moisture, temperature, or neglect can silently destroy what’s irreplaceable. Our clean, dry, and secure spaces keep them safe long-term.

How We Protect What’s Priceless

At I Like To Move It Move It Storage, we go beyond storage we provide peace of mind:
- 24/7 CCTV and gated access
- Individually locked, clean, and dry storage units
- Insurance options for high-value or sentimental items
- Professional collection and delivery services
- Flexible terms for both short and long stays

We treat your belongings as if they were in a museum because we know how much they mean to you.

Final Thought

The Louvre Museum robbery reminds us that no system is unbreakable but it also proves that the things we cherish most deserve real protection.

Your memories, heirlooms, and creative work are priceless.

Let us help you keep them safe because some things are worth more than money. Get a quick quote by calling  02071014159 and talking to one of our storage specialists

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