Christophe Leribault has been named the new director of the Louvre Museum in Paris, taking over from Laurence des Cars, who stepped down after a series of controversies. Leribault comes to this position from his role as the head of the Palace of Versailles. This leadership change was confirmed on Tuesday amidst ongoing scrutiny of the museum's administrative practices.

The resignation of des Cars was formally accepted by President Emmanuel Macron, which comes on the heels of significant issues that have surfaced regarding ticket fraud at the museum. Reports indicate that nine individuals have been arrested in connection with long-term ticket fraud operations, which has raised serious concerns about the integrity and security measures in place at one of the world's most visited museums.

Additionally, the Louvre has faced criticism over its security protocols, especially following the theft of former French crown jewels from the museum in October of last year. As Leribault takes the helm, addressing these security concerns alongside revitalizing public trust in the museum will likely be among his top priorities in this new role.