We're off to Essonne, and more precisely to Milly-la-Forêt, to discover the former Maison du Bailli, a place steeped in history that was once the home of Jean Cocteau. Now a museum, the Maison des Illustres is waiting to welcome you.
Jean Cocteau dies on October 11, 1963 in his house in Milly-la-Forêt, a few hours after the announcement of Edith Piaf's death. The poet had made this dwelling in Essonne his refuge and one of his main creative hubs.
Les Journées du Patrimoine débarquent ce week-end des 19 et 20 septembre 2026 à Paris et en Île-de-France. Du côté de Milly-la-Forêt en Essonne, la Maison de Jean Cocteau vous présente un programme familial et musical.
The Jean Cocteau House-Museum in Milly-la-Forêt invites us to celebrate Music Day this Sunday, June 21, 2026, with a pastoral concert in the museum’s gardens.
The Ministry of Culture invites you to Rendez-Vous in the Gardens for the annual, free, nature-focused event open to all over the weekend of June 5–7, 2026. In Essonne, the Maison de Jean Cocteau has planned activities for this very special occasion.
Stroll in the enchanting footsteps of Jean Cocteau in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Discover his surprising universe, from his poetic haven in Milly-la-Forêt to his works on view in the four corners of Paris. A tale full of fantasy and legend.
Looking for a good deal in Essonne for Nuit des Musées 2025? Head for the Maison Jean Cocteau on Saturday, May 17, 2025, for an evening at the heart of art.
Near Milly-la-Forêt in Essonne, the House of Jean Cocteau invites you to discover the universe and the life of the artist, through exhibitions around music, until October 29, 2023.
