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The house of Jean Cocteau, in Milly-la-Forêt, is a memorable place to visit.
A multi-talented artist, Jean Cocteau took refuge in Milly-la-Forêt in 1947, fleeing the hustle and bustle of Paris. In this former outbuilding of the Château de la Bonde, the poet was able to dream and create. A lover of unusual objects, Jean Cocteau surrounded himself in Milly with what he loved. The furniture and objects give the whole a cabinet-of-curiosities feel. Since 2024, Jean Marais' former bedroom has paid tribute to Jean Cocteau's former companion. The tour of the house is guided by a mediator who will plunge you into the poet's world.
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Opening time and information on MAISON JEAN COCTEAU
The Maison is open from early May to early November, Thursday to Sunday, and to groups of 5 or more all year round, by reservation only.
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Located in Milly-la-Forêt, the Maison Jean Cocteau is an exceptional country house celebrating the legacy of the famous artist of the same name. This 17th-century residence welcomes you to a two-hectare estate with gardens (one of which is crossed by canals), an orchard and a wooded park, offering an enchanting, peaceful setting. It offers a rich cultural program, including workshops, events and guided tours. Tours are adapted for people with reduced mobility and can be organized in English on request.
Located not far from Paris, this building is an ideal getaway for art and history lovers. Labelled a "Maison des Illustres", it offers an immersion into the creative world of Jean Cocteau. You can explore authentic living rooms, such as the grand salon with its poetic, eclectic universe, the bedroom upholstered in leopard print and the study, all of which retain their original furniture and objects. A temporary exhibition room also awaits you, with a variety of exhibitions on display throughout the year. To round off your visit, you can watch a film or documentary dedicated to Jean Cocteau's cinematic work in the projection room. Whether you're passionate about his work or simply curious to discover a unique place, the Maison Jean Cocteau is an unmissable destination that promises a memorable cultural and artistic experience.
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Au fond d'une impasse, se découvre une maison hors du temps. Un lieu comme on peut les aimer avec une histoire, du charme, de la découverte. Ce sentiment que Jean Cocteau va apparaître, comme si le temps s'était arrêté !
Un jardin pour rêver et déguster quelques boissons et gourmandises bien conseillées à l'accueil ????.
Merci pour l'accueil (les agents sont parfaits), d'une très grande gentillesse. Merci à notre guide qui connait parfaitement son sujet sans toutefois en rajouter.
Un lieu à découvrir, pour y passer un très bon moment.
Cela reste tout à fait raisonnable pour une entrée comprenant une visite guidée de qualité ( au regard, d’une part de certains musées qui font intervenir des guides qui ne connaissent pas du tout leur sujet, et d’autres part des visites à une vingtaine d’euros - voire les deux en même temps comme le palais Bénédictine à Fecamp).
Le lieu est magique et vraiment préservé. On peut complètement appréhender le cadre de vie de l’artiste, encore plein d’objets de son quotidien.
Un petit tout dans le jardin, qui intègre même de petits jeux traditionnels, complète agréablement la visite, ainsi que que quelques tables où on peut déguster un vrai café (2€) dans de la vraie vaisselle.
L’accueil est chaleureux.
Un bon moment que je recommande fortement.