Renoir artworks worth €9 million stolen in France
In France, thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in the southern city of Cagnes-sur-Mer and stole artworks estimated to be worth around €9 million.
The theft happened in the early hours of Tuesday, September 8, 2026, when two people entered the museum shortly before 6 a.m. They took four artworks, although two were later abandoned as they fled, while the remaining pieces are still being searched for.
The museum’s alarm was triggered at around 5:48 a.m., and police arrived just minutes later. Investigators are now examining security camera footage and other evidence to identify the suspects and determine where they escaped.
The Renoir Museum is located in the house where French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir lived. Renoir was one of the most influential artists of the Impressionist movement, and the museum houses artworks and other objects connected to his life and career.
And this is not the first time France has faced a major art theft. In October 2025, thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris and stole valuable jewellery linked to France’s royal history.
The latest theft at the Renoir Museum has once again raised concerns about security at French museums, as the country continues to deal with the theft of valuable artworks and historical objects.
