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Cité Internationale de la Langue Française – Château de Villers-Cotterêts

Visit a cultural hub for the French language and Francophone cultures

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The International City of the French Language

A man interacts with a display in a modern library, while another person is seated in the foreground. Books are neatly arranged on shelves.

People examining exhibits in a museum room with "Une Invention Continue" text on the wall and glass display cases.

Two people observe and discuss portraits on a museum wall with informational text and a display screen.

Image creditsImage 1: © Pierre-Olivier Deschamps – Agence Vu’ Centre des monuments nationauxImage 2: © Pierre-Olivier Deschamps – Agence Vu’ Centre des monuments nationauxImage 3: © Benjamin Gavaudo / Centre des monuments nationauxImage 4: © Benjamin Gavaudo / Centre des monuments nationauxImage 5: © Benjamin Gavaudo / Centre des monuments nationauxImage 6: © Pierre-Olivier Deschamps – Agence Vu’ Centre des monuments nationaux

DurationFlexible visit

LocationVillers-Cotterêts

AccessibilityWheelchair accessible

The experience

Visit a cultural hub for the French language and Francophone cultures

Nestled within the majestic Renaissance castle of Villers-Cotterêts, built in 1532 by François Ier, lies the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française. This captivating destination is devoted to sharing and nurturing a love for a living language, continually reinvented by those who speak it across the globe.

With its sprawling 1200m2, the exhibition halls are a feast for the senses, enriched by a dynamic cultural program. Everyone will find something to like, from the lively performance hall to the tranquil courtyards to the cozy café and well-stocked bookstore. As you soak up more knowledge of the French language, take advantage of the beautiful greenery of the Retz Forest at the International City of the French Language.

What’s included

Access to the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française
Tour route 'The Adventure of French'

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