Culture et autorité partisane : la politique de "rééquilibrage" de la bibliothèque d'une municipalité FN (Orange, 1995-1997)

The French National Front mayors, since their succès in 1995, have considered Culture as an essential domain of action. The case of Orange municipal library, where a contested "ideological re-balancing policy" has been implemented, shows the importance of Culture field for the Extreme-right, particularly for those who claim the New-Right ideological heritage. This one is represented, within the FN, by several personalities, such as Bruno Mégret, Jean-Yves Le GaU lou or Pierre Vial. This policy have to be distinguished from other FN cultural actions (such as folklore, presumed regional rooted culture) where a systematic budgeting restriction is put into effect. It is on the contrary marked by innovations and political ambition. Four processes are highlighted: a nationalization of municipal policies; apoliticization of local policy stakes; a de-ligi- timization of Culture professionals to the politicians benefit; a general politicization of Culture, and particularly for Reading domain, through a reactivation of ideological frameworks in afield which use to be pacified.Bressat-Bodet Cécile. Culture et autorité partisane : la politique de "rééquilibrage" de la bibliothèque d'une municipalité FN (Orange, 1995-1997). In: Pôle Sud, n°10, 1999. Les politiques culturelles en Europe du Sud., sous la direction de Vincent Dubois et Emmanuel Négrier. pp. 75-92