Heritage at risk – Conference at the Château de Lourmarin

Heritage at risk – Conference at the Château de Lourmarin

On 14 November 2026, join Maryvonne de Saint-Pulgent at the Château de Lourmarin for a talk on the threats facing France's historic buildings and heritage.

Château de Lourmarin, 2 avenue Laurent Vibert, 84160, Lourmarin

Saturday 14 November 2026 from 3 pm.

Page updated on 10/11/2026

On Saturday 14 November 2026 at 3 pm, the Château de Lourmarin hosts “Heritage at risk”, a talk by Maryvonne de Saint-Pulgent. Explore the threats facing France's historic monuments and museums, and the challenges of preserving them for future generations.

At a glance

14 Nov. 2026

Conference time

Heritage at risk

Venue

Château de Lourmarin
2 avenue Laurent Vibert
84160 Lourmarin

Speaker

Maryvonne de Saint-Pulgent
Former Director of Heritage at the French Ministry of Culture

Organiser

Association des Amis de Lourmarin

Admission

€12 standard admission
€8 members

Why is France's heritage under threat?

Poster for the Heritage at risk conference in Lourmarin, featuring a historic monument

Fires, damage, lack of maintenance... Over the past decade, a growing number of incidents have affected France's historic monuments and museums. These events raise a pressing question: are we doing enough to protect our heritage and pass it on to future generations?

In her talk “Heritage at risk”, Maryvonne de Saint-Pulgent examines the challenges facing heritage conservation today. Chronic underfunding, budget priorities, the impact of overtourism and the responsibilities of public authorities are among the issues she will explore, offering insights into the future of France's historic landmarks.

Organised by the Amis de Lourmarin association, this event at the Château de Lourmarin is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of safeguarding our shared cultural heritage – a historical, economic and tourism asset worth preserving for generations to come.

Maryvonne de Saint-Pulgent, an expert in heritage policy

Senior civil servant and essayist Maryvonne de Saint-Pulgent has extensive expertise in the preservation and management of France's cultural heritage. She previously served as Director of Heritage at the French Ministry of Culture.

An honorary section president of the French Council of State (Conseil d'État) and the author of around fifteen books, she has devoted much of her work to cultural and heritage policy.

At Lourmarin, she will share her perspective on the challenges facing France's heritage protection system and explore ways to ensure that this cultural legacy is preserved and passed on to future generations.

Practical information on Heritage at risk – Conference at the Château de Lourmarin

Opening times and periods

Saturday 14 November 2026 from 3 pm.

Price(s)

Full price : 12 €, Associate member: 8 €.

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