“The novel has become the most popular genre among Culture Pass recipients.”

Interview: Laurence Tison-Vuillaume, president of the company managing the Culture Pass, reveals the figures from the new study on the habits of young beneficiaries.

Interview by Julien Martin

Published on July 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Six years after its launch, the Culture Pass continues to be the subject of criticism. — Six years after its launch, the Culture Pass continues to be criticized. JEAN-MARC BARRERE/HANS LUCAS VIA AFP

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A campaign promise by Emmanuel Macron, the Culture Pass has gradually become more widespread since its launch in 2019. Today, a collective share is allocated to schools from sixth grade to final year, and an individual share is distributed in the form of a credit of 50 euros to all 17-year-olds and 150 euros to all 18-year-olds, to which can be added 50 euros for young people with disabilities or low family quotient.

Intended to provide access to culture for as many people as possible, the system is often the subject of criticism, both from defenders of a conservative culture and from proponents of budgetary rigor. However, the latest study conducted on the practices of beneficiaries of the individual share shows very encouraging results, of which Laurence Tison-Vuillaume, appointed in February to head the company managing the Culture Pass, does not...