Three men will stand trial next year for stealing silverware from the French president's official residence, the Paris prosecutor’s office announced. The stolen items, valued between 15,000 and 40,000 euros ($17,500 to $46,800), included Sèvres porcelain, Baccarat champagne glasses, copper saucepans, and a René Lalique statuette. These pieces were used at state dinners and official events. The theft was reported by the Élysée Palace’s head steward. Investigators traced the crime to Thomas M, a palace silver steward, after noticing irregularities in inventory records. Prosecutors recovered about 100 objects from Thomas M’s locker, vehicle, and home. Some items were found listed for sale on online platforms and identified by the Sèvres Manufactory. Thomas M and his partner, Damien G, were arrested on suspicion of theft. A third man, Ghislain M, who works as a Louvre guard, was arrested for receiving stolen goods. Ghislain M’s lawyer said the guard might have been driven by a “passion” for rare antiques. Some stolen items appeared on Thomas M.’s Vinted account, including a plate stamped “French Air Force” and exclusive Sèvres ashtrays. All stolen goods have been returned to the Élysée Palace. The three suspects appeared in court charged with joint theft of national heritage property, an offense that carries up to 10 years in prison and a fine of 150,000 euros. They also face charges for aggravated handling of stolen property. The trial is set for February 26. Until then, the suspects are under judicial supervision, must avoid contact with each other, cannot attend auctions, and are barred from related work activities. This case has raised concerns about protecting France’s cultural treasures. Just last October, the Louvre Museum where Ghislain M works faced a major theft of crown jewels, stirring debates about the security of national landmarks.