The "magic library" in the permanent visit tour

The Cité international de la langue française is a cultural and living place entirely dedicated to the French language and French-speaking cultures, in the castle of Villers-Cotterêts. The Cité's permanent tour immerses you in the heart of the French language, thanks to a fun, interactive itinerary.

Written expression is highlighted in a majestic "magic library". On the outside, with activities to suit all tastes, several thousand books written in French, from every continent, period and genre (novels, poetry, essays, comic strips, children's literature, etc.) are on display and can be consulted on site. Inside, an immersive device hides a unique experience: visitors are invited to answer a series of questions, immersed in a visual and sound universe that evolves according to their answers. Visitors who tell this "virtual librarian" what they'd like to read will receive a very personal reading recommendation, thanks to artificial intelligence. How about discovering your new favorite book?