France demanded its citizens to 'see Bayeux Tapestry for free' at the British Museum

France demanded its citizens to 'see Bayeux Tapestry for free' at the British Museum

France demanded free tickets to the British Museum for its citizens in exchange for the Bayeux Tapestry loan, negotiation insiders have claimed

France Tried to Get Rosetta Stone and Free Admission for French Citizens in Exchange for Bayeux Tapestry

When the Bayeux Tapestry crosses the Channel next year for a blockbuster run at the British Museum, some in Paris hoped that their compatriots could admire it for free—or at least on the cheap. The Financial Times reported Wednesday that French officials had lobbied for discounted or free entry for French citizens, a request British negotiators dismissed as a “try‑on” that was “never going to happen.” The move was highly unusual. While Frenc…