Louvre president hands in resignation to Macron: Elysee

The presidency hailed it as 'an act of responsibility at a time when the world's largest museum needs appeasement and a new strong impetus to carry out major security projects'

  • PUBLISHED: Tue 24 Feb 2026, 9:27 PM

The head of France's world-famous Louvre museum resigned on Tuesday, the office of the French presidency announced, following a months-long string of scandals — including a brazen jewel heist. 

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Laurence des Cars submitted her resignation letter to President Emmanuel Macron, which was accepted, with the Elysee "hailing an act of responsibility at a time when the world's largest museum needs appeasement and a new strong impetus to carry out major security projects".