Fodor's Expert Review Musée Jean de La Fontaine

Château-Thierry Historic Home

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). It's currently closed for renovations until 2025.

Historic Home

Quick Facts

12 rue Jean-de-La-Fontaine
Château-Thierry, Hauts-de-France  02400, France

03–23–69–05–60

www.museejeandelafontaine.fr

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: €5, Closed Mon. and Sun. Nov.–Mar.

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