A fox, a raven, a tortoise and, somewhere, presumably a rather self-assured hare: anyone entering the Maison de Jean de La Fontaine in Chateau-Thierry encounters old acquaintances. Since January 15, 2026, the birthplace of the famous French writer of fables has once again been open to visitors after several years of restoration. And a classic literary museum has become a place that tells its story with surprising vitality. Jean de La Fontaine was born here in 1621. With its richly decorated facade, stone staircase, exposed timber beams and quiet garden, ...
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