Musée Jean-de-La-Fontaine

Over het museum

The Musée Jean de La Fontaine is located in Château-Thierry, in the house where the poet and fabulist was born. For nearly 150 years it has paid tribute to the writer and his work, and the town presents it as a major place of remembrance of La Fontaine.

After four years of restoration and modernisation, the museum reopened on January 15, 2026 with an inauguration ceremony, and to the public the following day. The works restored the historic architecture of the house while preserving its character, and created a new visitor route.

The route combines heritage, literature and contemporary experience, with interactive displays, restored works, audio narratives and visual projections. The collections include paintings, prints and sculptures from the 17th to the 20th century, for example a portrait of the poet by Hyacinthe Rigaud from around 1690, Aubusson armchairs decorated with scenes from the Fables, and a statue by Bernard-Gabriel Seurre on long-term loan from the Château de Versailles.

Hoogtepunten

• The birthplace of Jean de La Fontaine, restored
• Portrait of the poet by Hyacinthe Rigaud, around 1690
• Aubusson armchairs decorated with scenes from the Fables
• Interactive route with audio narratives and projections
• Garden, open access and free of charge

Vaste collectie

• Parcours permanent – Interactive route through the poet’s birthplace, with restored works, audio narratives and visual projections.
• Jardin – The garden of the birthplace, open access and free of charge during opening hours.

Opgericht

1876

Beheerder

Ville de Château-Thierry

Bezoekers per jaar

ca. 15.963

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

Gratis toegang: First Sunday of every month

Proof is requested at the entrance for reduced rates. The garden is open access and free of charge. A smartphone app, included with the individual ticket, accompanies the self-guided visit.

Toegankelijkheid

• Rolstoeltoegankelijk
• Lift
• Aangepast toilet: geen informatie
• Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
• Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
• Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
• Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
• Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
• Audiodescriptie: geen informatie

The museum has a lift, step-free access for people with reduced mobility, and adapted signage.

Kinderen & gezin

Free admission up to age 17. The route is designed for families, school groups and specialist visitors.

Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

The museum is in the centre of Château-Thierry, reachable on foot, by car or by train.

Service & horeca

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Evenementen & zaalverhuur

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