'Municipal elections pose the greatest risks for culture – except in Paris, which enjoys an extraordinary privilege'
- Posted on March 12, 2026
- By Le Monde
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'Municipal elections pose the greatest risks for culture – except in Paris, which enjoys an extraordinary privilege'

COLUMN. In the French capital, the cultural scene far outpaces that of other major cities, thanks to the state's funding for many museums and opera houses, observes Le Monde columnist Michel Guerrin.