Laurence des Cars

Laurence des Cars

director France

Laurence des Cars is a prominent French art historian and museum director, currently serving as the director of the Louvre Museum. Born in Antony, France, she has made history as the first woman to lead the Louvre, one of the world's most iconic and visited art institutions. Des Cars has been vocal about the challenges of mass tourism in museums and is spearheading a significant renovation project aimed at enhancing visitor experience and adapting the Louvre for modern audiences. Her leadership focuses on balancing the museum's rich history with contemporary needs, ensuring that masterpieces like the Mona Lisa are presented in a way that honors their significance while accommodating the millions of visitors each year.

Born on Jan 01, 1964 (62 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
288,357
Power
11,928$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 1 4.00 0.40% +10% 65,273,511 288,357 $2,700,000 11,928$
Totals 1 65,273,511 288,357 $2,700,000 11,928$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Laurence des Cars submitted her resignation as the director of the Louvre following a significant jewel heist. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: daran ist die zurückgetretene Direktorin nicht schuld

Germany Germany: Laurence des Cars submitted her resignation prior to Christophe Leribault's appointment at the Louvre. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: News am Abend - Nachrichten vom 25. Februar 2026 - Politik

Switzerland Switzerland: Laurence des Cars resigned as the director of the Louvre after facing criticism for security failures following a major theft. 4

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Louvre-Direktorin geht mit Stolz und Kritik – ein Nachfolger steht schon fest

Canada Canada: Maud Bregeon announced Wednesday that Leribault is taking over from outgoing Louvre director Laurence des Cars, who resigned Tuesday. 5

The Globe and Mail: Louvre gets a new boss to help turn around the museum after brazen October heist

Germany Germany: Laurence des Cars resigned as the director of the Louvre four months after a significant theft occurred in the museum. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Laurence des Cars: Direktorin des Louvre tritt zurück - Macron sieht "Akt der Verantwortung" - Kultur

Australia Australia: Laurence des Cars resigned as the director of the Louvre after being blamed for a jewel heist at the museum. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Louvre boss quits four months after $146m heist