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An ugly year for the Louvre: where does the world’s biggest museum go from here?

After a heist and the departure of its boss, the French institution wrestles with water leaks, strikes and much-criticised plans for a €1bn renovation

The Guardian - UK

Louvre set for fresh start as leadership change follows string of scandals

After months of scandal and scrutiny, the Louvre is preparing for new leadership as France moves to restore confidence in its most visited museum, as the museum president resigns.

Radio France Internationale

Louvre president resigns as jewellery heist inquiry reveals ‘systemic failures’

Laurence des Cars steps down days after parliamentary inquiry called Paris museum a ‘state within a state’

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Police arrest four new suspects over Louvre royal jewels heist

French authorities have arrested four more people in the investigation into October's theft of imperial jewels from the Louvre museum, the Paris prosecutor said on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Louvre to set up new cameras and anti-intrusion systems after October crown jewels heist

In the 19 October heist, it took thieves less than eight minutes to force their way through a window with the help of a freight lift and steal jewels worth €88 million.

Euronews

Louvre to add 100 new cameras within weeks after brazen crown jewel heist

Four robbers took jewels worth $102m in the daylight heist

The Independent UK

Louvre vows to restore the imperial crown dropped by thieves during museum robbery

The diamond and emerald-studded crown of Empress Eugénie, which was found damaged near the Louvre after being dropped by thieves during last month's robbery, will be restored as a symbol of “renaissance,” the museum's director Laurence des Cars said

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Louvre Jewellery Heist Suspects Arrested: How Many Robbers Are Still on the Run?

The French police arrested two suspects linked to the daytime Louvre heist.

International Business Times UK

Louvre museum director wants in-house police station to prevent smash and grab raids

At a Senate hearing, Louvre director Laurence des Cars detailed failures in the Paris museum's security and also confirmed that she had offered to resign but the move was rejected by Culture Minister Rachida Dati.

Euronews

Louvre chief Des Cars admits 'terrible failure' at museum during jewel heist

Louvre Museum director Laurence des Cars has admitted a "terrible failure" after thieves cut through a window and stole jewellery worth nearly €90 million. She said she takes responsibility for weaknesses in security that allowed the gang to strike on Sunday morning.

Radio France Internationale

Louvre Director Admits 'Insufficient' Camera Coverage After Heist

The director of the Louvre on Wednesday admitted to inadequate camera surveillance of the museum's outside walls, three days after thieves robbed it of prize jewels in a brazen daytime heist.

International Business Times

Louvre director acknowledges ‘terrible failure’ after €88m jewel heist

Laurence des Cars questioned by senators about daring daytime break-in at Paris museum

The Guardian - UK

Louvre reopens as senators prepare to grill museum chief over jewel heist

The Louvre reopened to visitors on Wednesday, three days after thieves pulled off a spectacular jewel heist worth €88 million.

Radio France Internationale

Mona Lisa to be placed in ‘special’ private room as part of Louvre renovation

Museum will undergo renovation that will see creation of a grand new entrance and underground gallery rooms

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Louvre Holds First Fashion Exhibition, Eyeing New Audiences

The Louvre in Paris opened its first-ever fashion exhibition on Friday, seeking to draw new, younger audiences to the world's most popular museum.

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The Louvre Museum looks to rehouse the 'Mona Lisa' in its own room — underground

Louvre Director Laurence des Cars said her institution is looking at upgrading both the visitor experience surrounding the iconic painting as well as the museum overall.

Radio France Internationale

Could Mona Lisa move into a private suite at Le Louvre?

The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, the world's most famous portrait, could get a room of its own in the Louvre, the museum's president said on Saturday.

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