Teachers
Whether on a self-guided tour, a guided tour or a workshop, the centre invites your pupils to take part in a wide range of educational activities.
Multilingualism, the French-speaking world, theatre… As you look up at the lexical canopy in the Jeu de Paume courtyard, you’ll discover a wealth of entry points to themes linked to the school curriculum. Whether on a self-guided tour, a guided tour or a workshop, the Cité invites you to embark on a wealth of educational explorations, whilst promoting an interdisciplinary and cross-curricular approach. Tours are available in French only.
Educational programme
Self-guided tour
On your own, you’ll guide your group as they discover the château and follow the ‘Adventure in French’ tour route. The many interactive displays offer pupils a fun and engaging way to learn about the French language.
Educational Activities
Through these activities, you’ll be able to explore the heritage aspects of Villers-Cotterêts Castle and the themes that run through the exhibition dedicated to the French language. Four themed tours are available:
- ‘A castle, a region’ explores the history and architecture of the castle and how it fits into its surroundings, right next to the Forest of Retz;
- ‘A language in motion’ invites you to play with language and its capacity to constantly reinvent itself, to transform through contact with other languages, and to express emotions in very different ways depending on where you are within the French-speaking world;
- ‘Language and Citizenship’ explores the links between language(s) and power, language(s) and identity, as well as the role of regional languages and the various language policies implemented to promote the use of French within the French-speaking world;
- Finally, ‘The Language of Molière’ prompts us to consider the reasons behind this designation of the French language and to reflect on the contemporary relevance of the themes addressed in Molière’s plays (coming soon).
© Yann Monel / Centre des monuments nationaux
Plan your visit
Enjoy your visit at your own pace
- The Cité is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.00 am to 6.30 pm (last admission at 5.30 pm).
- From Tuesday to Friday, from September to June, enjoy a special welcome thanks to the dedicated slot for school groups. Access to the site is available from 8.45 am on Thursdays, for a tour starting between 9 am and 10 am.
Prices
| Themed tour | Guided workshop | Self-guided tour (without a guide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 1h30 | 2 hours–2 hours 30 minutes | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Full price | €90 | €130 | €40 |
| Concession | €40 | €60 | €20 |
The reduced rate applies to schools in REP and REP+ areas, specialised support programmes (ULIS), SEGPA centres and social services, and people with disabilities.
Booking details
Booking is compulsory, including for school groups visiting the Cité independently. Please complete the pre-booking form and contact us at the address below to make your booking.
We also invite you to consult the practical guide to help you prepare for your visit. The Cité’s Visitor and Training Department is on hand to assist you in planning your visit.
Educational resources
Educational resources in french are available to download to help you prepare for your visit to the Cité.
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Dossier pédagogique de découverte de la Cité internationale de la langue française
PDF (954.99 kB)
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Dossier pédagogique autour de l’exposition Messages / Images, graphisme d’intérêt général
PDF (2.53 MB)
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Exposition Trésors et secrets d'écriture - Dossier pédagogique (du cycle 1 au lycée)
PDF (2.12 MB)
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Exposition Trésors et secrets d'écriture - Support d’activités à compléter (du cycle 3 à la seconde)
PDF (11.58 MB)
Contact us
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Would you like to book a tour and/or a workshop? (Tours are available in French only.)
Sarah Leuchter
Bookings Officer
reservations.citelanguefr@monuments-nationaux.fr