The Heritage Days give you a chance each year to rediscover cultural venues from a fresh angle and enjoy standout activities. And this year, it all goes down on September 19–20, 2026! In Paris, the Cité Immersive des Fables, located near the Champs-Élysées, is taking part in the event by inviting Parisians, residents of the Île-de-France region and visitors to dive into the world of Jean de La Fontaine through an experience where heritage, performance and digital technologies converge. Spanning over 1,000 square meters, the famous fables come to life with monumental sets, 360-degree projections, an immersive sound environment and visual effects that make these classics accessible to people of all ages.
The The Immersive Fables City opened its doors in September 2025, with the aim of offering a fresh, contemporary way to discover the works of Jean de La Fontaine. Created by Cités Immersives, already behind other historical itineraries across France, the venue reimagines seventeenth‑century stories through video, projection mapping, interactive installations and a spectacular scenography. The animals from The Crow and the Fox, The Wolf and the Lamb, and The Cicada and the Ant are presented in a way that feels surprisingly current, as visitors move through several themed spaces before ending their journey in a 360° immersive room. The project was developed with the backing of a scientific committee to offer an approach faithful to La Fontaine’s work while leveraging the tools of contemporary creation.
The weekend of the Heritage Days offers a wonderful chance to experience this in a fresh light, taking time to see how a landmark of French literature can be reinvented through new technologies. Families will find a playful way to approach fables, while heritage and culture enthusiasts will relish the blend of digital creation, literary history, and immersive staging. Just steps from the Champs-Élysées, the visit reminds us that heritage isn’t limited to old stones: it can also be told through images, sound, and plenty of imagination, providing a new entry point to one of the most renowned authors in French literature.
A tour of the immersive exhibition dedicated to Jean de La Fontaine's fables
Embark on a journey through the Fables of Jean de La Fontaine with an immersive, interactive experience that lets you rediscover his most famous tales and his life within 17th-century society. End on a high note with a 360-degree video-projection show mixing visuals and music, plunging you fully into the French literary heritage of La Fontaine’s fables.
Participation requirements: If a time slot is no longer available, it’s full—please check the earlier or later slots! Free lockers are available at the reception of Cité Immersive. A luggage/gear storage service is also available for strollers or scooters. - Mandatory reservation | Discounted rate - https://feverup.com/m/391266?thm=6273&cp_landing=cta_header&cp_landing_term=cta_header&cp_landing_source=fables.cites-immersives&utm_source=direct, https://passculture.app/offre/406628981?from=venue&searchId=a8c64548-b77b-4d0b-a8c8-fe955f74f9eb
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 12:00 ⤏ 14:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 12:00 ⤏ 14:00
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Immersive City of Fables
5 Rue de Berri
75008 Paris 8
Route planner
Official website
fables.cites-immersives.fr
