On the occasion of the European Heritage Days on September 16 and 17 2023, the Collège de France opens its doors to you for an exceptional tour of two historic sites, enabling you to appreciate the rich history and diversity of its heritage.
On the Marcelin Berthelot site, the Collège de France's assembly hall, where its professors hold their deliberations, will be open to the public on these days. The public will be able to discover unique objects, paintings, books and manuscripts drawn from the establishment's precious collections, and meet some of its professors. The tour will also enable visitors to discover the historical heritage of the Collège de France and its various spaces. Books from The Collège de France Publishing Department, signed by professors, as well as various souvenir items, will be on sale at the temporary boutique opened for the occasion.
On the Cardinal Lemoine site, located just a few minutes from the Marcelin-Berthelot site, the public will have access to the garden level of the Collège de France's Institut des Civilisations, reopened after 7 years of renovation. The Institut des Civilisations brings together all the chairs, laboratories and 11 research libraries of the Collège de France, dealing with the great civilizations of the past, as well as societies without writing. Mini-conferences given by professors from the Institute of Civilizations will be offered, subject to prior registration.
A treasure hunt organized for young visitors, linking the two sites, will enable them to discover the Collège de France through a series of enigmas.