Macron appoints new head of crisis-hit Louvre after jewellery heist

Christophe Leribault, most recently Versailles director, will be tasked with improving security and ‘restoring climate of trust’ France has appointed Christophe Leribault as the new head of the Louvre, bringing in the director of the Palace of Versailles to turn around the world’s most-visited museum after a humiliating jewellery heist and staff strikes. Leribault, who was chosen by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, will succeed Laurence des Cars, who resigned on Tuesday. Continue readi...

By Staff and agencies in Paris

New chief takes charge of crisis-hit Louvre after brazen theft of French crown jewels

Christophe Leribault has headed up the Palace of Versailles since 2024

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Louvre Museum: New Director Christophe Leribaut

Leribaut was director of the Musée d'Orsay - The decision was taken after Laurence de Carre's resignation, four months after the Louvre robbery The post Louvre Museum: New Director Christophe Leribaut appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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