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Theft of two Renoir paintings in southern France reignites debate over vulnerability of cultural sites

Stolen from the Musée Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer on Tuesday, the paintings add to a growing list of artworks taken in recent months, a trend that prompted the French minister of culture to announce an emergency action plan in July.

Theft of two Renoir paintings in southern France reignites debate over vulnerability of cultural sites

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