La Fête de la Science runs from October 2 to 12, 2026! Across France, numerous free events for all ages will highlight scientific culture, and the same goes for the Collège de France, whose doors will be open to everyone on October 3.
For the 2026 Heritage Days in Paris, the Collège de France invites you to discover 2,000 years of history through guided tours this weekend, September 19–20, 2026. Here are the practical details and the programme for this new edition!
In Paris's 5th arrondissement, a historic monument has stood for nearly five centuries as a beacon of intellectual excellence, freely accessible to the public. Founded to challenge traditional academic orthodoxies, this venerable hub of scientific and literary exploration opens its lecture halls to any curious mind—no enrollment or degree required.
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?
Far from Montmartre, the capital’s true viticultural elder leads a quiet, protected life in the 5th arrondissement. This solitary vine, planted in 1874, holds Paris’s longevity record, tucked away in a courtyard at the Collège de France. Discover its astonishing story!
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.
The Archaeology Days 2026 are back in Paris for the weekend of June 12–14, 2026, and at the Collège de France; it’s an opportunity to explore a program specifically tailored around prehistory, designed to distinguish myth from reality.
