Set up since February 2019, the Culture Pass was proposed by the Ministry of Culture in order to extend the cultural offer of 18-year-olds "by breaking down the barriers that too often limit the dissemination of artistic and cultural practices". Although it is being experimented, it is currently available in 14 departments and is aimed at nearly 150,000 young people.
How can I access the offer?
To register, go here. You will have to create an account and activate it by clicking on the link sent via your mailbox. Then, you will access a pre-registration platform to file the requested documents. After submitting your application, you will receive within a maximum of one month a link to activate your Pass Culture account. It is not available in the App Store or Google Play to integrate it as an app. You need to create a shortcut on your device. The Culture Pass is valid for two years from the activation period of the account.
How does it work?
At first, it presents itself as an application to the ergonomics of Tinder. The user holds a credit of 500 euros that he spends on many digital cultural offers, physical, for courses, festivals … They are all capped at 200 euros in order to promote the cultural diversity of the different activities. The offers adapt to the geographical location of the young person. They offer activities to do alone or in pairs. When you swipe up, you then have access to the various information of the offer (the price, the nature of the offer, the details of the offer, its date and location). After booking, the app submits a code as proof of purchase that the person will need to present to access it. However, you can cancel the reservation as long as you have not provided your code. You will then be recredited. 
A selection of the offers of the Culture Pass:
The Pathé Gaumont cinema pass
This pass gives you free access to Pathé Gaumont cinemas throughout the France. It lasts 6 months from the date of purchase. If you are an aspiring movie buff enjoy! Its price is 100 euros. It is indeed a good way to support the situation of French cinemas impacted by the pandemic. 
Advertising poster for Pathé Gaumont
Virtual Room (Paris, Rennes, Brest, Marseille, Saint-Brieuc)
Virtual room offers an Escape Game integrating collaborative VR technology with sets inspired by science fiction movies. The concept is simple: each player is locked in a room and connected to the others by network. You have to accomplish various missions using virtual objects. The Virtual Room offers 3 adventures each of nearly an hour to share with up to four people. Anyway, if you are fond of cinema and video games. This idea of outing is not to be missed! Price: 2 places: 50 euros 3 places: 75 euros 4 places: 100 euros 
Advertising poster for Virtual Room
DREAMNATION Electronic Music Festival
The music festival returns for its 7th edition, on September 18, 19 and 20, 2020 at the Docks de Paris. Headliners include Paula Temple, Neelix or even Dirtyphonics. On the program of the festivities: 3 days, 7 stages and more than 60 artists found in 4 different atmospheres (Techno, Trans, Bass, Hard). The Pass culture offers you a pass for an evening for you and the person of your choice! Price: 60 euros per person 
Dreamnation Festival 2020 Poster
In short, if you are 18 years old and you love culture without breaking the bank, the Pass Culture is your ally! The experiment will soon be available throughout the France by 2022.
