France evacuates tourists at the Palace of Versailles following bomb threat message.

This is the latest development as France raises its security alert level to the highest level following the school attack in the city of Arras that left one person dead and two injured.

The Palace of Versailles, a popular tourist attraction in France. (Photo: AFP)

On October 14, French police issued a bomb threat at the Palace of Versailles and evacuated residents urgently. Earlier, the Louvre Museum in Paris also closed "for security reasons" after receiving a similar threatening message. Police searched the museum but found no bomb as indicated in the threat, so the museum will reopen on October 15.

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin confirmed: “Regarding what happened at the Palace of Versailles, the Louvre Museum, or the Gare de Lyon train station, we sent bomb disposal experts after the evacuation, because safety remains the most important factor. However, after inspection, there was no real threat and no bombs were found.”

France has raised its security alert level to the highest level following the tragic school attack in the city of Arras, which left one teacher dead and two others seriously injured. French President Macron has ordered the deployment of 7,000 soldiers to increase security patrols in major city centers and tourist areas across the country.

Speaking during a visit to Gambetta-Carnot school after the stabbing, the French President stated: “We are determined not to yield to terrorism, not to let anything divide us. I am here to express my support, to reaffirm our unity and solidarity in the fight against terrorism.”

Phuong Anh (Source: VOV.VN)

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