The fight against the theft and illicit trafficking of cultural goods is a major challenge for the Ministry of Culture, in its regal role of controlling the circulation of cultural goods. Through a constant and concerted action between all actors, in application of the laws and regulations in force, are made possible the protection of cultural property, in particular national treasures, the prevention of theft, transfers or restitution of stolen or lost property, and acquisitions for French public collections.
Actualités
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Thefts, disappearances, degradations and restitution - 2022 balance sheet
The Heritage Department (Department of Historical Monuments and Heritage Sites (SDMHSP) draws up and disseminates a report that illustrates the diversity of actions taken by the services of the Ministry of Culture with respect to the prevention...
The Heritage Department (Department of Historical Monuments and Heritage Sites (SDMHSP) draws up and disseminates a report that illustrates the diversity of actions taken by the services of the Ministry of Culture with respect to the prevention...
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In order to support the municipalities of Seine-et-Marne in the preservation of their protected movable heritage, the Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs (DRAC) of Île-de-France deploys the Collectif Objets: a new digital service...
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For its 150 years, Impressionism is shared throughout the territory
For the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition, the Musée d'Orsay is offering a major retrospective of this artistic trend in 2024. On this occasion, 178 masterpieces will be lent to museums in the region. Rima Abdul Malak,...
For the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition, the Musée d'Orsay is offering a major retrospective of this artistic trend in 2024. On this occasion, 178 masterpieces will be lent to museums in the region. Rima Abdul Malak,...
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The relaunch of the Observatory of the Art Market and the Movement of Cultural Property, a body created in 1990 whose work stopped in 2018, is one of the 42 proposals in the report «Improving...
Informations pratiques
Flight Procedures
The procedures to be followed in case of theft are defined by the Ministry of Culture according to which the property, national treasure within the meaning of the Heritage Code, is kept in an archives department, in a library, in a museum in France or classified or inscribed as a historical monument.
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How do I apply for an export authorization?
To leave the national territory or the territory of the European Union, a work (cultural property or national treasure) is subject to control. These export regulations apply to both professionals and individuals.
