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The International City of the French Language 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. The International City of the French Language
The International City of the French Language 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.
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Cité Internationale de la Langue Française – Château de Villers-Cotterêts: Entry Ticket

Visit a cultural hub for the French language and Francophone cultures

Opening hours

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

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

  2. Last admission 1 hour before closing

Included

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

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.

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Until 4 January 2026

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Until 4 January 2026

  • On the day of your visit, please use the queue reserved for ticket holders and present your ticket from your smartphone at the entrance
Cité Internationale de la Langue Française – Château de Villers-Cotterêts
1 Place Aristide Briand, 02600, Villers-Cotterêts

  1. Wheelchair accessible

  2. Provider: Tiqets International B.V.
    Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL

    Reach out to the Tiqets Help Center, we act as a contact on behalf of the activity supplier

  • Cancellation is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit
  • Rescheduling is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit

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