French Art History Festival: Austrian Cultural Diplomacy on Display

Lifestyle & TravelMore+ ♦ Published: June 10, 2025; 15:45 ♦ (Vindobona)

Austria was the guest country at this year's renowned “Festival of Art History,” which attracted up to 10,000 visitors and took place at the Palace of Fontainebleau, around 70 km south of Paris. The importance of cultural diplomacy for Austria was once again emphasized.

State Secretary Sepp Schellhorn emphasized the importance of culture together with French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati. / Picture: © © KF Paris

Former Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has long recognized that cultural diplomacy is a crucial tool in international relations for Austria, given its small country status. This makes it all the more important that culture continues to play a key role in diplomatic missions under the new government. As this year's guest country at the major art and art history festival…