Immersive Cité des Fables Opens in Paris with La Fontaine Fables Reimagined
The Cité Immersive des Fables will debut on September 8, 2026, at 5 Rue de Berri in Paris, close to the Champs-Élysées. This 1,000 square meter exhibition brings to life the fables of Jean de La Fontaine, introducing visitors to unexpected characters such as a charming fox and an elegant wolf. Laurent Stocker takes on the role of La Fontaine, joined by Charles Berling, Arielle Dombasle, Marie S'Infiltre, and Alexandre Astier. Attendees can engage with games and learn about La Fontaine's advocacy for animal sentience. A highlight is the Salle des Rêves, featuring a 25-minute 360-degree video set to a Bon Entendeur soundtrack. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, tickets are priced at 19.90 euros, with discounts available for children.
Key facts
- The Cité Immersive des Fables opens on September 8, 2026, at 5 Rue de Berri, Paris.
- The immersive exhibition covers 1,000 square meters.
- Laurent Stocker from the Comédie-Française portrays La Fontaine.
- Other performers include Charles Berling, Arielle Dombasle, Marie S'Infiltre, and Alexandre Astier.
- The exhibition includes interactive games and a 360-degree video mapping room called the Salle des Rêves lasting 25 minutes.
- The Salle des Rêves features a soundtrack by Bon Entendeur.
- The exhibition reveals lesser-known aspects of La Fontaine: his censored tales, loyalty to Fouquet, and defense of animal sensitivity against Descartes.
- Admission is 19.90 euros, with reduced tickets at 13.90 euros and 1.50 euros for under-3s.
Entities
Artists
- Jean de La Fontaine
- Laurent Stocker
- Charles Berling
- Arielle Dombasle
- Marie S'Infiltre
- Alexandre Astier
- Nicolas Fouquet
- René Descartes
- Bon Entendeur
Institutions
- Cité Immersive des Fables
- Comédie-Française
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Champs-Élysées
- Rue de Berri
- 5 Rue de Berri
- George V
- Salle des Rêves