Christophe Leribault appointed new Louvre president
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Christophe Leribault as president of the Louvre Museum, government spokesperson Maud Bregeon said Wednesday.
The news comes less than a day after his predecessor Laurence des Cars’ resignation was announced.
General curator of heritage, doctor of art history, specialist of the XVIIIe century, and member of the Institute, Mr. Christophe Leribault was president of the Public Establishment of the Orsay and Orangerie Museums - Valéry Giscard d'Estaing and current president of the Château de Versailles.