Louvre Museum Director Resigns in Wake of ‘Heist of the Century’
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Christophe Leribault took the lead in the Louvre Museum after Laurence des Cars resigned. His mission was to strengthen security and restore confidence. His experience in Versailles and Orsay was unanimous for him.
The New Presidency of the Louvre Will Have to "Take Into Account Security Emergencies", Asks the Cgt
The union also points to "building" emergencies, after a leak of water that degraded "a number of works" in mid-February.
Christophe Leribault named new director of the Louvre in Paris
Christophe Leribault has been appointed as the new director of the Louvre, replacing Laurence Des Cars, who resigned earlier this week.Currently the director of the Palace of Versailles, Leribault was chosen by the French president, Emmanuel Macron.An art historian, Leribault previously led the Musée d’Orsay and the Musée de l’Orangerie, both in Paris, before joining the Palace of Versailles in 2024.His appointment at the Louvre comes four month…
Christophe Leribault, until then president of the Palace of Versailles, was appointed this Wednesday 25 February 2026 to the Council of Ministers, at the head of the Louvre Museum. He succeeds Laurence des Cars...
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