All lectures
Lectures at the Collège de France are open to the public free of charge and without registration requirements, subject to availability. The public is advised to arrive at least 30 minutes before the lecture begins to allow for necessary security checks. Seats cannot be reserved and are assigned strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. In the event of a large turnout, the public may be directed to a broadcast room.
These lectures are delivered by the holders of the Collège de France chairs, each of which is held by a professor elected by their peers and appointed by the President of the Republic. In addition to the statutory chairs, the annual chairs and the guest lecturer program provide an opportunity to host eminent French and foreign researchers for shorter periods, at the initiative of the Collège de France assembly.
Special events feature lectures, roundtables, and special gatherings that place a strong emphasis on contemporary issues in science and culture.