French Cultural Center in Turkey celebrates its 80th anniversary with events

The French Cultural Center in Turkey is celebrating its 80th anniversary in the fall of 2026 with special events highlighting the cultural interaction and ties it has maintained since its establishment after World War II.

The 80th Anniversary portrait exhibition of the French Cultural Center, which opened on November 6, serves as a tribute to the figures who have left their mark on the institution's past. Featuring photographs by artists Bianca Montrasi, Can Yücel, Céline Avcı Zalewski, Cihan Göktaş, Claire Corrion, Jérôme Quillet, Luca Bonacini, Ozan Bilgiseren, Raphaël Gaudin, Sabit Başman, and Le Studio Nomade, the exhibition can be visited free of charge until January 23, 2027, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, except on Sundays.

As part of the celebrations, a special perfume titled "Songe vert" (Green Dream) was designed by Atelier Rebul, inspired by the Institute's garden, landscape, and music. The final stop of the events will be a scent concert held on December 13, 2026, at the Atatürk Cultural Center, featuring cellist Nil Kocamangil and pianist Cem Babacan.