British tourists will have to pay more to visit the Louvre in order to help fund a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa and a “grand new entrance” to the world’s most visited museum, Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday.

French President Emmanuel Macron is due to visit the Louvre on Tuesday after its director issued a warning about leaks, overcrowding and sub-standard catering in a confidential note that has raised alarm about the state of the world's most visited museum.

Brits could soon pay more to enter the Louvre to see Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa painting, as French president Emmanuel Macron announces major overhaul of the world's most visited museum