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Musée Jean de La Fontaine
Musée Jean de La Fontaine Review
Recently restored, the 16th-century mansion where La Fontaine was born and lived until 1676 is now a museum, furnished in the style of the 17th century. It contains La Fontaine's bust, portrait, and baptism certificate, plus editions of his fables magnificently illustrated by Jean-Baptiste Oudry (1755) and Gustave Doré (1868).
- Address: 12 rue Jean-de-La-Fontaine, Cháteau-Thierry, 02400 | Map It
- Phone: 03-23-69-05-60
- Cost: €3.65
- Hours: Tues.--Sun. 9:30--noon and 2--5:30
- Website: www.musee-jean-de-la-fontaine.fr
- Location: Château-Thierry
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