Following bomb threats, the Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace were evacuated, putting France on alert

Police say the Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated visitors and personnel Saturday after bomb threats. In response to a fatal school stabbing by a suspected Islamic terrorist, France deployed 7,000 troops to boost security.

France is on high alert after Friday's school assault and worldwide tensions over Israel-Hamas. Two of the world's most popular tourist attractions were evacuated. French President Emmanuel Macron's cabinet worries about war consequences.

When the evacuation was declared, the Louvre and its underground shopping mall sounded alarms. Paris police searched the museum after receiving bomb threats in writing. Louvre communication says no one was wounded and no device was located, therefore the museum will reopen on Sunday.

The Louvre, home of the Mona Lisa, draws 30,000–40,000 tourists daily and several million annually.

National police said the former royal palace at Versailles received bomb threats and was evacuated while police investigated. The discovery of a probable bottle explosive prompted authorities to evacuate Gare de Lyon, a major Paris train station.

After the school attack in Arras, Macron's office announced the deployment of 7,000 soldiers by Monday night. The “attack emergency” danger posture permits the government to temporarily deploy more troops to protect public spaces, among other steps.