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04July31August2026

Exposition « Hangeul, la volonté d’un roi »

Saturday July 04 at 10:30 a.m.

Musée Champollion – Les Écritures du Monde place Champollion salle d'exposition Zoraïde 46100 Figeac

To mark the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Korea, the Champollion Museum in Figeac and the National Museum of World Writing Systems in Incheon are joining forces to showcase Korean culture and its writing system.

To mark the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Korea, the Champollion Museum – Writings of the World in Figeac and the National Museum of World Writing Systems in Incheon are joining forces to showcase Korean culture through its relationship to writing and in particular the invention of its script, Hangeul.
Created in 1443 by King Sejong to facilitate literacy among his people, Hangeul is one of the few writing systems whose origins and implementation are perfectly documented. By delving into Korean culture during the Koryo and Joseon periods and exploring contemporary culture where Hangeul is so prevalent, the exhibition, endorsed by the Embassy of South Korea, places us at the origins of one of the greatest revolutions in the country's history.

In collaboration with the National Museum of World Writing Systems

Public inauguration on July 3rd at 18:30 pm
Guided tours :
In July and August (from July 5th): for families, Sundays at 11am; for 7-12 year olds, Tuesdays at 11am; for toddlers (2-6 years old), Wednesdays at 11am; for adults, Fridays at 15pm

In September and October: for adults, Sundays at 15 p.m.

Dates and times

Opening hours from July 04 to August 31, 2026
MondayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Opening hours from September 01 to October 11, 2026
TuesdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.

Prices

PricesMin.Max.
Individual adult – Full price
7,50 €Not disclosed

Free – Free under 18 years old

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Address

Musée Champollion – Les Écritures du Monde
place Champollion
salle d’exposition Zoraïde
46100 Figeac

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