Louvre Museum director resigns following $102M theft of crown jewels

It said Macron praised her decision as "an act of responsibility at a time when the world's largest museum needs calm and a strong new impetus to carry out major projects involving security upgrades, modernization" and other projects.

Macron thanked des Cars for "her work and commitment," and said he wanted to give her a new mission focused on cooperation among major museums, the statement said, without saying if she had accepted.

The thieves left behind Eugénie's emerald-encrusted crown, which is set with over 1,300 diamonds, along their escape route outside the museum. The crown was damaged but deemed recoverable.

Authorities have arrested several suspects in that case, but the seven other priceless treasures, including Eugenie's diamond-studded tiara, necklaces, earrings and brooches, remain missing.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.