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TURGOT       
FOUNDATION

OUR 
MISSION

The Turgot Foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of one of the Enlightenment's most influential thinkers, Anne Robert Jacques Turgot. Through the restoration of the Château de Lantheuil, we aim to safeguard his intellectual contributions to economic theory, philosophy, and social progress. Our mission is to inspire future generations by fostering a deeper understanding of Turgot's ideas, their relevance to modern society, and their enduring impact on global development.

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Upcoming
Events

Stay tuned for a series of exciting upcoming events at the Château de Lantheuil. From engaging guided tours to seasonal festivities in the garden, each experience offers a unique way to connect with the heritage and vision of Turgot. Keep an eye on our events calendar and join us as we celebrate history, culture, and the ideas that continue to shape our world.

12 JUN-
10 JUL

Exhibition: Von Goetz x Xu Yang

15 Jun-
15 SEp

Summer Season Festivities

20 & 21 Sep

European Heritage Days

Our Podcast: COMING SOON

First Episode: "Turgot’s Vision – Freedom, Progress, and Prosperity"

Join us as we explore the lasting impact of Turgot’s ideas on economics, governance, and society. Through engaging discussions with historians, economists, and thought leaders, we uncover how his principles continue to shape modern debates on free markets, innovation, and individual liberty.

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“At first, we observed the stars with our eyes; the horizon was our first instrument.” 

Draft of the 2nd discourse. Progress of the human mind, p. 269 of Turgot.

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Turgot
Foundation

+ 1 (917) 346 9053

contact@turgotfoundation.org

1763 Columbia Rd NW Ste 175

PMB216413

Washington, DC, 200090, US

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