Collège de france

Did you know? You can take free courses at the Collège de France, opposite the Sorbonne.

If you suddenly feel like sitting in on a course at the Collège de France, it’s possible! Since 1530, teaching there has been free and open to everyone, making knowledge more accessible. So, ready to explore the mysteries of the atom or the Mesopotamian civilization?

Prehistory, between utopia and reality: a free, family-friendly exhibition at the Collège de France

From April 29, 2026, the Collège de France takes visitors back to the Paleolithic era with a free exhibition open to the entire family. Spanning—from early Paleolithic masterpieces to pop culture icons—this unprecedented journey shows how humanity has continually reinvented its roots to better understand its present.

Fête de la Science 2025: exclusive tour of laboratories and workshops at the Collège de France

The Fête de la Science runs from October 3 to 13, 2025! Everywhere in France, numerous free events for all ages will be promoting scientific culture, including the Collège de France, whose doors will be open to all on October 11.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: Collège de France offers a program of exceptional tours

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, the Collège de France invites you to discover 2,000 years of history during tours on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. We reveal the practical information and program for this new edition!

Exhibition A bras-le-corps ! Savants et instruments au Collège de France au XIXe siècle!

The Collège de France invites lovers of knowledge and science to a new exhibition: "À bras-le-corps! Savants et instruments au Collège de France au XIXe siècle", dedicated to the evolution of experimental science from the French Revolution to 1920! Learn more about the birth of physics, physiology and psychology, thanks to some fifty scientific instruments that belonged to leading researchers and professors at the Collège de France at the time! A fascinating historical journey to discover until July 12, 2024.

Run My City 2022, run through the most beautiful monuments in Paris: discover the route

Run My City, the Parisian race taking us through the emblematic monuments and places or even the hidden gems in Paris, is back for a new edition to enjoy on Sunday May 15, 2022. Discover the route, and sign up now!