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The French Academy in Rome – Villa Medici the oldest French residence abroad. Its name has been inextricably linked with the European history of the arts and knowledge since the 17th century, and the place that houses it, the Villa Medici, has fascinated visitors since Antiquity. A national public institution of the French Ministry of Culture, today it is a laboratory for contemporary creation and art-historical research, at the confluence of disciplines. Its eclectic and demanding programming is aimed at a wide audience; its residency programs enable numerous artists, authors and researchers to work and create at the Villa Medici every year; and its rich heritage continues to be studied, restored and shared with as many people as possible. This ambition is achieved on a daily basis thanks to the patrons and partners – companies and individuals – who support the Académie de France à Rome – Villa Medici and contribute to its history. This page is dedicated to them, to acknowledge and thank them for their commitment. Would you like to support Villa Medici?
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Resident programs
Since 1666, the central mission of the French Academy in Rome has been to welcome artists, creators and researchers in residence. Over the decades, this mission has continued to expand in terms of the range of disciplines represented.
Résidences Pro
Every year, Villa Medici welcomes several hundred students from French vocational and agricultural high schools for a week-long discovery residency focused on the arts, techniques and crafts.
with the support of
Reenchanting Villa Medici
Launched in 2022, the "Reenchanting Villa Medici " redevelopment project showcases contemporary design and craftsmanship in dialogue with historical heritage. Main partners
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with the support of
Villa Medici Film Festival
Created in 2021, the Villa Medici Film Festival is dedicated to artists and filmmakers exploring contemporary practices of the moving image.
Villa Medici Festival des Cabanes
Every summer since 2022, international architects, artists and builders have been taking over the gardens of Villa Medici with ephemeral architectures that invite visitors to imagine modular, sustainable habitats.
with the support of
Citrus project
In 2023, Villa Medici has embarked on a project to enhance its collection of over 300 citrus fruits through specific projects: exhibitions, residencies, tastings offered to the public and, above all, through the redevelopment of two citrus gardens.
with the support of
Musical instrument restoration and music programming
In 2023, Villa Medici launched a major restoration program for its collection of musical instruments. After the Debussy piano, the painted harpsichord in the Salon de Musique was restored to playing condition.
Skilled patronage
Sponsorship in kind
