By SCM Correspondent
The Director of the Louvre has sensationally quit her post following the security blunder of the century. Laurence des Cars, the first woman to lead the world’s most famous museum, handed her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron this morning.
In a rare move, the French leader accepted the departure, praising the move as a courageous “act of responsibility” in the wake of the catastrophic jewel heist that rocked Paris last week.
Insiders reveal that Des Cars actually tried to fall on her sword immediately after the brazen theft, which saw priceless historical treasures snatched from right under the noses of night guards.
However, her initial offer to step down was rejected by the Élysée Palace, which reportedly urged her to stay and oversee the initial investigation.
But as the scale of the security failure became clear—and the public outcry grew louder—it seems the “Iron Lady” of the art world decided she could no longer lead.
The resignation marks the lowest point in the Louvre’s modern history. Here is how the crisis unfolded:
The Heist: Thieves bypassed high-tech laser grids and motion sensors to access the museum’s restricted vaults.
While the Mona Lisa remains safe behind her glass, several “irreplaceable” crown jewels and historic artifacts were looted.
The Fallout: Critics have blasted the museum’s security protocols, questioning how a gang of thieves could navigate the sprawling 782,000-square-foot complex undetected.
Des Cars took the helm in 2021 with a mission to modernise the institution. Instead, she departs leaving the French government scrambling to explain how the nation’s crown jewels vanished into the Parisian night.
The hunt for the thieves—and the missing treasures—continues.
