Question 11549 — cultural heritage

Summary

Mr. Julien Limongi questions the Minister of Culture on the imperative need to guarantee the investments planned for the Château de Fontainebleau and in particular those devoted to its security. According to recent declarations and the initial budget of the “Culture” mission presented in the PLF 2026, a reduction of 200 million euros is planned, corresponding to savings relating exclusively to the heritage component, resulting in a Budgetary tightening potentially affecting almost all establishments, including national museums. In this extremely restricted budgetary context, the master plan for work to begin at the Château de Fontainebleau, representing 63 million euros of multi-year investments, could be postponed by one year, without guarantee of a final vote in 2027. However, the Château de Fontainebleau, a major heritage of the Seine-et-Marne and the Nation, presents urgent needs, particularly in terms of security. Its Chinese museum was already the victim of a burglary in 2015 and two new attempts recently were only foiled thanks to the action of the forces of the Central Office for Combating Trafficking in Cultural Property. Given the inestimable value of the collections it houses, it is essential to prevent this monument from experiencing the same destiny as the Louvre Museum. Elected from Seine-et-Marne, the MP wishes to recall that the Château de Fontainebleau constitutes an essential center of history, culture, attractiveness and economy for the entire department. Postponing planned investments, particularly those related to security, would create a high risk for both the collections and the integrity of the monument. He therefore asks him if the Government intends to follow the arbitrations proposed by Bercy, or else maintain, as he calls for, funding commensurate with needs, making it possible to initiate the master works plan without delay and ensure the essential security of the Château de Fontainebleau.

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