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Villa Medici offers a range of educational tours and workshops for students of all ages and backgrounds. The aim of these educational activities is to spark the curiosity of youngsters regarding heritage, history and culture. Conceived as interactive experiences for pupils from elementary school through to high school, these activities encourage exchange and discovery of the places and history of Villa Medici. The pedagogical team is also at the disposal of educators, operators and managers of training structures in the field of social inclusion to design tailor-made educational activities.
Villa Medici offers a number of themed tours related to the site and its history: biodiversity in the gardens, the Villa’s interiors from the Renaissance to the present day, the lives of artists in residence, ancient mythology and more. Visits to temporary exhibitions are also offered, focusing on observing and describing the works.
Various types of creative activities are offered at Villa Medici, such as open-air drawing and printmaking workshops, two major disciplines in the history of the French Academy in Rome! The workshop program is regularly updated, so contact the teaching team to find out which workshops are currently on offer.
For more information on activities and to make a reservation, please contact [email protected]
Yes, it is always possible to cancel an educational tour. However, cancellation does not entail reimbursement of the cost of the visit. If the cancellation is made 3 working days before the scheduled date of the visit, it is possible to reschedule the visit according to Villa Medici’s availability, by sending a request via the contact form (see Visiting Villa Medici): link.
The duration of an educational visit varies according to the number of activities booked. Each activity lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Some itineraries are not accessible to students with reduced mobility. When making your reservation, please specify whether this is the case, so that we can suggest the most suitable itinerary for your class. Villa Medici’s educational team is at the disposal of educators, operators and managers of training structures in the field of social inclusion to organize tailor-made educational activities and itineraries.
The cost of an educational visit depends on the number of activities required and the number of students taking part. Each activity costs €40 per group of up to 25 students. For example, for a group of 35 students doing 2 activities, the rate is 160€ (40€ x 2 activities x 2 groups). Payment must be made at least 7 working days before the date of the visit if paying by debit/credit card or bank transfer. If it is not possible to make payment within this period, it is possible to make payment on site in cash or by credit card before the start of the visit.
Educational tours can be organized in French, Italian or English, on request. It is recommended that students have a level equivalent to B1 in their chosen language.
Educational tours can be organized all year round, Monday to Friday (except Tuesdays) from 9:30 am. Prior booking is required.
Villa Medici offers activities specifically designed for school groups. These include guided tours and creative workshops on the history of Villa Medici or on a particular cultural theme. The aim is to invite students to enjoy an experience of artistic education and awareness in the gardens and historic apartments of Villa Medici.
Educational activities are aimed at students of all ages and nationalities.
The maximum number of students permitted per school group is 25. If the group is larger, it will have to be divided into several smaller groups to carry out the activities simultaneously.
Educational tours for school groups can only be booked via the contact form (see Visiting Villa Medici): link. In your message, please specify the desired date and time, the number of participants and the language spoken. Depending on available time slots, we recommend that you book as early as possible (ideally at least 7 days before the desired date).
A series of captivating stories about the secrets of Villa Medici!
Podcast in French and Italian, recommended for ages 6-10.