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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Louvre-Lens: the Galerie du temps enters a new era
After eleven years and millions of visitors, the Galerie du temps, emblematic permanent exhibition of the Louvre-Lens, will be completely redesigned. Works presented, mediations, calendar, funding: this Tuesday, January 23, all stakeholders...
After eleven years and millions of visitors, the Galerie du temps, emblematic permanent exhibition of the Louvre-Lens, will be completely redesigned. Works presented, mediations, calendar, funding: this Tuesday, January 23, all stakeholders...
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Official launch of the Franco-German Fund for the Provenance of Cultural Objects from Sub-Saharan African Countries
On 19 January 2024, the Marc Bloch Centre is organising the official launch of the Franco-German fund for research into the provenance of cultural objects originating in sub-Saharan African countries.
On 19 January 2024, the Marc Bloch Centre is organising the official launch of the Franco-German fund for research into the provenance of cultural objects originating in sub-Saharan African countries.
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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...
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.
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.