It was in the royal chateau, built by François 1er, was the site of the 1539 signing of the Villers-Cotterêts decree establishing the use of the French language in legal and administrative documents.
A major restoration project has restored the château to its former glory, and it now houses the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française.

Presented by Delphine Jeannot, Director of the Museums of Compiègne, this free tour is organized especially for Friends.
The Site d'Immersion Historique (SIH) "Connaître Compiègne!" is a new space devoted to the history of Compiègne and its region, with an introductory film and virtual visits to major sites via interactive stations.
Then, in the museum galleries, Delphine Jeannot will present the latest innovations and projects, including the future room dedicated to Mediterranean archaeology collections (scheduled to open for Nuit des Musées 2024).

▸ Guided tour of the Château de La Roche-Guyon and its park, which has been awarded the Jardin Biologique and Jardin Remarquable labels.
Set between the Seine and the limestone cliffs of the Vexin, this château will take you through centuries of history.
From its medieval keep to the German occupation during the Second World War, we'll discover its rich historical past, not forgetting the Potager-Fruitier created in the spirit of the Age of Enlightenment.

▸ Vétheuil. This small village on the banks of the Seine was a favorite haunt of the Impressionists, including Claude Monet, who lived here and painted many of his works. The American painter Joan Mitchell also lived in the village, hence the exhibition "Monet-Mitchell: dialogue de peintres" recently organized at the Fondation Louis Vuitton.
During our walk, we'll visit Notre-Dame church (12th-13th c.), which boasts two remarkable Renaissance portals.