Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Crown Jewels Were Stolen in Heist

Laurence des Cars’s departure is the latest setback for the world’s largest museum. Her tenure was marred by labor strikes, water leaks and security lapses that led to the heist in October.

By Mark Landler

Louvre boss resigns months after €88mn jewel heist

Laurence de Cars quits in wake of theft that exposed poor security at Paris museum