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Months after the robbery that shocked the world, the director of the Louvre museum submits her resignation to Macron

2026-02-24 19:02:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Months after the robbery that shocked the world, the director of the Louvre

The director of the Louvre museum in Paris has resigned, months after the spectacular theft of 88 million euros worth of jewelry that has yet to be recovered. According to reports, Laurence des Cars submitted her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron. The latter described the resignation as "an act of responsibility."

The robbery that shocked the world occurred on the morning of October 19 last year, when thieves used a mechanical elevator mounted on a stolen vehicle to enter the Apollo Gallery at the museum, via a balcony next to the River Seine.

Four main suspects have been arrested. Eight precious jewels, including a diamond and emerald necklace that Emperor Napoleon gave to his wife, were taken by the robbers. A few days after the raid, Carrs admitted that the security cameras around the Louvre's perimeter were weak and outdated, with only one camera monitoring the Louvre's outer wall, where the thieves forced their way in.

Despite the museum's large number of visitors - more than 8.7 million a year - investment in security has been slow, and she highlighted the budgetary challenges facing large institutions. Des Cars, who became the Louvre's director in 2021, said she wanted to double the number of security cameras. The Louvre is home to priceless works of art, including Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. /CNA





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