• Free tours
• Reservations required
• Reservations can be made with the Culture Pass for the schools concerned
• Group size limited to 30 
• In the event of cancellation, please notify us as soon as possible
• Visits take place at the times below, except for zone C school vacations and public holidays
• We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time
• Accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM)

This guided tour provides an overview of the Collège de France. The history of the institution, from its creation in 1530 to the present day, and the great figures and professors who have contributed to its international renown will be discussed.

The uniqueness of the Collège de France will be highlighted through its research and teaching missions, which make it a unique place of excellence in the world.

Practical information :

• Tour duration : 1  h 30
• Reservations must be made online at least 7 days before the desired date
• Dates and times : Tuesdays at 2 pm  h 30

This visit is designed and organized in conjunction with the teacher's educational project. Teachers are offered personalized support to help them prepare their project.

Under its motto Docet Omnia, the Collège de France is a multi-disciplinary teaching center for " research in the making ". This cross-disciplinary approach, combined with the constant renewal of its activities, means that students can tackle themes in a wide range of research fields, from the experimental sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, computer science, astronomy) to the humanities (history, literature, law, economics, philosophy, anthropology).

The proposed tour combines a historical presentation of this place of memory and knowledge with a time for exchange and dialogue with scientific teams from Collège de France institutes and laboratories about their research and professional careers.

The thematic tour also provides an opportunity to work in greater depth on the past or present figure of a Collège de France professor, with access to the establishment's archives and rich heritage.

Practical information :

• Dates and times of activity : to be defined together
• Online booking required at least 1 month before the desired date

Wines, oils and perfumes : an archaeological journey around the ancient Mediterranean
october 28 2024 - January 31 2025

Jean-Pierre Brun, an archaeologist with a passion for the techniques and economies of antiquity, has spent almost fifty years excavating sites such as Pompeii. His research plunges us into the daily life of the Romans and the cultural diversity of their immense empire.

The exhibition invites visitors to explore the world of archaeology and the profession of archaeologist through a selection of precious objects and models illustrating the production and trade of products such as oil, wine and perfume.

Visits to the exhibition take place at two Collège de France sites :

• Marcelin Berthelot (11 place Marcelin-Berthelot, 75231 Paris), featuring ceramics, bronzes and glass from the Louvre's Department of Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities.
• Institute of Civilizations (52 rue du Cardinal-Lemoine, 75005 Paris), accessible in around 10 minutes on foot, this site highlights the work of archaeologists across four major geographical areas, offering students an in-depth understanding of the issues involved in the discoveries. By mobilizing their senses, touching, smelling and handling materials and products from the period, students will gain a better understanding of how archaeologists interpret traces of the past.

Accompanied by a guide-lecturer, and using materials produced by our partner Inrap, students will explore the different stages of an excavation site and the diversity of professions associated with archaeology. Through observation and manipulation, they'll learn about manufacturing processes, the use of objects, and methods for dating and reconstructing artifacts.

We offer guided tours adapted to the level of your class. Visits are free, but booking is essential.

Practical information :

• Dates and times : Mondays at 2 pm h 00 and Thursdays at 10 am h 00
• Duration of visit : 1 h 30/2 h 00 (including travel)
• Reservations must be made online at least 7 days before the desired date
• In order to satisfy all requests, the number of visits is limited to two per establishment