Louvre museum director resigns months after high-profile heist

Laurence des Carrs submitted her resignation to President Emmanel Macron, who said it was "an act of responsibility".

Laurence des Cars resigned as director of the Louvre Museum following the October 2025 theft of €88 million worth of French crown jewels, citing security failures and infrastructure issues.

Christophe Leribault has been appointed as the new director of the Louvre Museum following Laurence des Cars' resignation amid a series of crises, including the €88 million crown jewels heist.

Christophe Leribault, a seasoned museum director, has been appointed to lead the Louvre Museum following the resignation of Laurence des Cars after the €88 million crown jewels heist.

Laurence des Cars resigned as director of the Louvre Museum following the October 2025 theft of €88 million worth of crown jewels, with President Macron accepting her resignation as an 'act of responsibility'.

Laurence des Cars resigned as director of the Louvre Museum following the October 2025 theft of €88 million worth of crown jewels, citing security failures and infrastructure issues.

Laurence des Cars resigned as director of the Louvre Museum following the October 2025 theft of €88 million worth of crown jewels, citing security failures and infrastructure issues.

Laurence des Cars resigned as director of the Louvre Museum following the October 2025 theft of €88 million worth of crown jewels, citing security failures and infrastructure issues.

Laurence des Cars resigned as director of the Louvre Museum following the October 2025 theft of €88 million worth of crown jewels, with President Macron accepting her resignation as an 'act of responsibility'.

Laurence des Cars resigned as director of the Louvre Museum following the October 2025 theft of €88 million worth of crown jewels, with President Macron accepting her resignation as an 'act of responsibility'.