Laurence des Cars

Laurence des Cars recently resigned from her position as the Director of the Louvre Museum. Her departure follows a brazen heist in October where French crown jewels, valued at millions, were stolen. Des Cars faced increasing criticism in the months following the theft, with questions raised about why no top official had taken responsibility. Her resignation marks the end of a tumultuous period for the Louvre, which has also been plagued by staff strikes, water leaks, and concerns over a proposed €1 billion renovation. Reports indicate that CCTV around the Louvre's perimeter was weak and aging. While President Macron praised her decision, her tenure is seen as marred by security lapses and systemic failures that culminated in the high-profile theft. Christophe Leribault has been appointed as her successor to address the crisis.