Institut Française de Tunisie

Tunis


Housed in a building elegantly revamped by Richter+Partner with Karim Jeddi-Gonzales, the Institut Française hosts a rich program of cultural activities and is home to the popular bistro/cafe/bar Le Carnot.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Tunis attractions

1. Lycee Bourguiba

0.09 MILES

Arabisant-style building on one of Centre Ville's main boulevards.

2. Rue Lenine Street Art

0.16 MILES

The walls of derelict buildings on this street have been used as open-air canvases by local street artists.

4. Clocktower

0.33 MILES

Built to commemorate former President Ben Ali’s assumption of power on 7 November 1987 (hence the name of the surrounding plaza), this 38m-high clocktower…

5. Bab El Bhar

0.35 MILES

Also called the Porte de France or French Gate, this huge freestanding arch was the medina's eastern gateway until the surrounding walls were demolished…

6. Marché Centrale

0.37 MILES

Tunisian food markets offer a great introduction to local culture, and Tunis' Marché Centrale is particularly atmospheric. The original market building…

7. Pont de la République Street Art

0.46 MILES

In 2016, local street artists including Abdelmejid Ben Messaoud, Khalil Gouiaâ, Mourad Harbaoui, Brahim Azzabi, Samir Fitouri, Abdelmonem Sehili, Walid…

8. Medina

0.55 MILES

This sprawling maze of ancient streets and alleyways is one of the most impressive medieval medinas in North Africa and one of Tunisia's great treasures…

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