Birthplace & Living Heritage
Jean de La Fontaine
Soon you will be able to rediscover the birthplace of France's most famous fabulist, completely restored and modernized.
Le musée est actuellement fermé
Ouverture le jeudi 15 janvier à 16h00
Patrimoine
Jean de La Fontaine,
a literary legacy
Housed in the poet's birthplace in Château-Thierry, the Jean de La Fontaine Museum brings together heritage, literature, and the arts.
The Jean de La Fontaine Museum
For nearly 150 years, this unique place has paid tribute to one of the most beloved authors of the French language and invites young and old alike to rediscover the richness of his work.
A Time of Renewal
Museum Opening Hours
After four years of restoration and modernization work, the Jean de La Fontaine Museum will reopen its doors in January 2026.
January 16 to October 31
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Closed on Mondays
"Wandering through a garden, losing oneself in a forest, [...]
All this, I admit, has a certain charm..."
The garden of the Jean de La Fontaine Museum is accessible free of charge,
without restriction and without a ticket, during the museum's opening hours.
A museum on the move
Discover the new face of the
Jean de La Fontaine Museum
The journey
A completely redesigned visitor experience
Immerse yourself in the world of Jean de La Fontaine through a revamped visitor experience: interactive displays, restored works, audio narrations, and visual projections guide you through the fabulist's house, between history and poetry.
The museum
A renovated historic residence
The museum spaces have been completely restored to preserve the spirit of the place while offering visitors greater comfort. With an elevator, wheelchair access, and adapted signage, the house is now welcoming to all.
Programming
Exhibitions, workshops, and guided tours
Upon reopening, the museum will offer a varied program of events, including temporary exhibitions, children's workshops, literary events, and themed tours for all audiences.
Plan your visit
How to find us
Located in the heart of Château-Thierry, in the birthplace of Jean de La Fontaine, the museum is easily accessible on foot, by car, or by train. Find out how to get to this iconic site of French literature and plan your visit.
12 rue Jean de La Fontaine,
02400 Château-Thierry
A preview of the museum's treasures
The iconic works of Jean de La Fontaine
Before the museum reopens, discover some of the key pieces that will be part of the visitor experience. Paintings, engravings, and sculptures bear witness to the admiration that artists from the 17th to the 20th century had for France's most famous fabulist.
Jean de La Fontaine, by Hyacinthe Rigaud
Circa 1690
An iconic portrait of the poet at the end of his life, symbolizing his recognition by the Académie Française.
Pair of armchairs,
Manufacture d'Aubusson
Louvre Depot
18th–19th centuries
Pair of Louis XV style armchairs, upholstered in Aubusson tapestry decorated with La Fontaine's Fables in the Rococo style.
Illustrated page from the fable “The Torrent and the River,” Anonymous
First half of the 19th century
Part of a series of illustrations commissioned by Baron Félix Feuillet de Conches from European and non-European artists to illustrate La Fontaine's Fables.
Jean de La Fontaine,
by Bernard-Gabriel Seurre
(1795-1867)
Deposited at the Palace of Versailles
First half of the 19th century
Full-length statue representing Jean de La Fontaine, part of a series of commissions depicting “illustrious men of France” by King Louis-Philippe in the 1830s for the Palace of Versailles.
