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Whispers and Promises from the Forest Cité Internationale de la Langue Française – Château de Villers-Cotterêts

22 May 2025 — 28 Sep 2025

You can view Norbert Bardin's black and white tree prints both inside and outside at the Cité internationale de la langue française. Walk through the Cour des Officiers to the edge of the Retz forest to see these images of tree skeletons.

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Cité Internationale de la Langue Française – Château de Villers-Cotterêts: Entry Ticket

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

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

4.6 / 5 (51 reviews)

Nestled within the renovated walls of the Renaissance-era Villers-Cotterêts Castle, built by François I in 1532, the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française is a vibrant, living tribute to the French language.

Dedicated to sharing and fostering a love for this ever-evolving language, this venue stretches over 1200m2 and offers your a rich cultural experience! You'll visit temporary exhibition halls, a performance room, courtyards, gardens, a café, and a bookstore. Consider this your open invitation to immerse yourself in French culture, right in the heart of the unique green haven that is the Retz Forest.

Opening hours

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

Thursday
10:00 - 18:30
Friday
10:00 - 18:30
Saturday
10:00 - 18:30
Sunday
10:00 - 18:30
Monday
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:30
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:30

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Cité Internationale de la Langue Française – Château de Villers-Cotterêts
1 Place Aristide Briand, 02600, Villers-Cotterêts
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Cité Internationale de la Langue Française – Château de Villers-Cotterêts reviews

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Séverine ,  France France
19 Apr 2025
Excellent
Très bon moment dans cet espace culturel, la visite est bien pensée,, ce fut très fluide et intéressant, en interactivité. Tous les âges apprécient !
Cité Internationale de la Langue Française – Château de Villers-Cotterêts: Entry Ticket
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Brigitte,  France France
06 Apr 2025
Good
Beaucoup de contenu. Il vaut mieux prendre un billet qui permet de faire la visite en 2 temps: matin et apm avec un temps de pause en ville.
Cité Internationale de la Langue Française – Château de Villers-Cotterêts: Entry Ticket
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Olivier ,  France France
29 May 2025
Excellent
Très bonne aucun souci j'avais les billets réservés
Cité Internationale de la Langue Française – Château de Villers-Cotterêts: Entry Ticket

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