Behind the Chaos at the Louvre, a French Leader’s Legacy Hangs in the Balance

President Emmanuel Macron has championed a refurbishment of the museum, but the fallout from a sensational heist has put his ...

What to know as the Louvre gets a new chief after a surprise resignation and a bruising year

After months of pressure, the Louvre has a new director. Christophe Leribault was named to lead the landmark on Wednesday, half a day after the previous director, Laurence des Cars, resigned.
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Louvre theft: Video shows thieves breaking into cases, taking historic jewels

French television has aired the video from inside the Louvre Museum, which shows the brazen daylight robbery that allowed thieves to get away with several historic jeweled pieces. The thieves ...
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Strikes and a $100 million heist push the Louvre into historic crisis

PARIS — The ongoing strike at the Louvre is no longer just a labor dispute. It has become a test of how securely, credibly and competently the world’s most visited museum is being run. Behind the ...