Media: The head of the Palace of Versailles will become the director of the Louvre Museum

French media reported that, following the resignation of Louvre director Laurence des Cars, French art historian Christophe Leribault is likely to take the helm of the crisis-stricken museum.

25 Feb, 10:34 — 25 Feb, 10:45

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The Louvre Museum is one of the world's most visited and iconic cultural institutions, making its leadership a matter of international interest. The appointment of a new director, especially from another major French cultural site like the Palace of Versailles, often signals a shift in strategic direction or a response to current challenges. This transition follows the departure of the previous director, Laurence des Cars, amidst reports of the museum facing a crisis.

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Christophe Leribaultnew director of the Louvre Louvre Museummajor Parisian museum Palace of VersaillesLeribault's previous institution Laurence des Carsformer director of the Louvre

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First report: delfi-lt · 25 Feb, 10:34|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 11m|Window: 11m

delfi-lt25 Feb, 10:34First to report

Žiniasklaida: Luvro muziejaus direktoriumi taps Versalio rūmų vadovas

der-standard25 Feb, 10:45Latest update

Christophe Leribault wird neuer Chef des Louvre in Paris

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Christophe Leribault wird neuer Chef des Louvre in Paris

Der erfahrene Kunsthistoriker folgt der bisherigen Museumschefin Laurence des Cars. Leribault ist derzeit Chef des berühmten und von Millionen besuchten Schloss Versailles

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delfi-lt2h ago

Žiniasklaida: Luvro muziejaus direktoriumi taps Versalio rūmų vadovas

Prancūzijos žiniasklaida pranešė, kad, atsistatydinus Luvro direktoriui Laurence‘ui des Carsui, krizės ištikto muziejaus vairą greičiausiai perims prancūzų meno istorikas Christophe‘as Leribaultas.

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Media: The head of the Palace of Versailles will become the director of the Louvre Museum

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Žiniasklaida: Luvro muziejaus direktoriumi taps Versalio rūmų vadovas

Christophe Leribault wird neuer Chef des Louvre in Paris

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Christophe Leribault wird neuer Chef des Louvre in Paris

Žiniasklaida: Luvro muziejaus direktoriumi taps Versalio rūmų vadovas

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