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FILE: Laurence des Cars at Culture commission hearing after historic jewel theft from Louvre, 22 Oct 2025

Video. Louvre chief Laurence des Cars quits in latest crisis at French museum

Updated: 24/02/2026 - 20:12 GMT+1

Laurence des Cars has quit as director of the Paris Louvre Museum as the fallout continues over the daylight robbery which saw priceless crown jewels stolen from the world's most popular museum.

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