Catherine Pégard
CanadapoliticianFemaleb. 19526.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Catherine Pégard is a prominent French cultural advisor and former journalist, known for her influential roles in the French government and cultural institutions. She served as the cultural advisor to President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace since September 2023. Pégard previously held the position of director of the Château de Versailles for over twelve years and was also a member of Nicolas Sarkozy's cabinet from 2007 to 2011. With her extensive experience in cultural affairs, she is considered a potential successor to Rachida Dati as Minister of Culture, amidst speculation about Dati's political ambitions.
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Catherine Pégard is the French Culture Minister responsible for the operation of transporting the Bayeux Tapestry.
Bayeux Tapestry’s legacy collides with the realities of a post-Brexit worldCanada· 2026-06-22
France’s culture minister, Catherine Pégard, urged 'extreme vigilance' and said it should be up to local authorities to decide whether festivities should be cancelled.
France restricts alcohol consumption and cancels some events as temperatures pass 40 degrees – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-22
Catherine Pégard is appointed as the new Minister of Culture, replacing Rachida Dati.
Catherine Pégard, ancienne présidente du château de Versailles et proche d’Emmanuel Macron, remplace Rachida Dati au ministère de la culture
France· 2026-02-26
Catherine Pégard's prolonged interim was beginning to irritate public opinion.
Christophe Leribault sera nommé à la présidence du Musée du Louvre, après la démission de Laurence des CarsFrance· 2026-02-25
Catherine Pégard is the cultural advisor to Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée and is speculated to succeed Rachida Dati as Minister of Culture.
Du château de Versailles au palais de l’Elysée, l’indétrônable Catherine PégardFrance· 2026-01-17
