Illustration - South of France During Christmas Season

Illustration - South of France During Christmas Season

Illustration - South of France during Christmas season, on November 29, 2025, in Nice, France. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration Of The New A321 Final Assembly Line - Toulouse

Inauguration Of The New A321 Final Assembly Line - Toulouse

An employee from behind wearing an AIRBUS T-shirt. Inauguration of the new Airbus A320-A321 Family final assembly line. Bruno Le Maire, Roland Lescure, Dominique Faure, Clément Beaune are welcomed by Guillaume Faury, Executive Chairman of Airbus. France, Toulouse, July 9, 2023. This new assembly line, highly digitized and automated, is located in the former A380 assembly hall, and will eventually employ nearly 700 people. Announced for 2022, it will deliver its first aircraft in 2024. Together with the other A320 Family final assembly lines in Hamburg (Germany), Tianjin (China) and Mobile (USA), it will meet the strong demand for this type of aircraft. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senat audition de Laurence des Cars Directrice generale du musee du Louvre apres le cambriolage du siecle

Senat audition de Laurence des Cars Directrice generale du musee du Louvre apres le cambriolage du siecle

Laurence des Cars, Director General of the Louvre Museum, testifies before the Senate regarding the recent high-profile burglary. Paris, France, October 22, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senat audition de Laurence des Cars Directrice generale du musee du Louvre apres le cambriolage du siecle

Senat audition de Laurence des Cars Directrice generale du musee du Louvre apres le cambriolage du siecle

Laurence des Cars, Director General of the Louvre Museum, testifies before the Senate regarding the recent high-profile burglary. Paris, France, October 22, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senat audition de Laurence des Cars Directrice generale du musee du Louvre apres le cambriolage du siecle

Senat audition de Laurence des Cars Directrice generale du musee du Louvre apres le cambriolage du siecle

Laurence des Cars, Director General of the Louvre Museum, testifies before the Senate regarding the recent high-profile burglary. Paris, France, October 22, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senat audition de Laurence des Cars Directrice generale du musee du Louvre apres le cambriolage du siecle

Senat audition de Laurence des Cars Directrice generale du musee du Louvre apres le cambriolage du siecle

Laurence des Cars, Director General of the Louvre Museum, testifies before the Senate regarding the recent high-profile burglary. Paris, France, October 22, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senat audition de Laurence des Cars Directrice generale du musee du Louvre apres le cambriolage du siecle

Senat audition de Laurence des Cars Directrice generale du musee du Louvre apres le cambriolage du siecle

Laurence des Cars, Director General of the Louvre Museum, testifies before the Senate regarding the recent high-profile burglary. Paris, France, October 22, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senat audition de Laurence des Cars Directrice generale du musee du Louvre apres le cambriolage du siecle

Senat audition de Laurence des Cars Directrice generale du musee du Louvre apres le cambriolage du siecle

Laurence des Cars, Director General of the Louvre Museum, testifies before the Senate regarding the recent high-profile burglary. Paris, France, October 22, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senat audition de Laurence des Cars Directrice generale du musee du Louvre apres le cambriolage du siecle

Senat audition de Laurence des Cars Directrice generale du musee du Louvre apres le cambriolage du siecle

Laurence des Cars, Director General of the Louvre Museum, testifies before the Senate regarding the recent high-profile burglary. Paris, France, October 22, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

General view of President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Close up portrait of President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

Laurence de Cars At Hearing After Robbery at the Louvre Museum - Paris AJ

President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars (L) looks on prior to the start of a hearing before the Senate's culture committee chaired by French Senator Laurent Lafon (R) at the French Senate in Paris on October 22, 2025. Laurence des Cars has not made any public statement since the theft on October 19, 2025. Des Cars, who became the first woman to run the Louvre in 2021, is expected to be questioned about security at the Apollo Gallery, which houses the royal collection of gems. The museum on October 21, 2025 hit back at criticism that the display cases protecting the stolen jewellery were fragile, saying they were installed in 2019 and "represented a considerable improvement in terms of security". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM