Tocqueville Academy
Seminars at the Château de Tocqueville: Thinking About and Passing On Democracy Today
The Tocqueville Foundation, in partnership with Parlons Démocratie, organizes seminar days bringing together teachers from Normandy.
On April 28, 2026, Françoise Melonio, Emeritus Professor at the Sorbonne, provided valuable insight into a central issue facing contemporary democracies: the crisis of trust between citizens and their representatives, in light of Alexis de Tocqueville’s thought.
This seminar followed on from the study day held on May 24, 2025, which also offered an immersion into Tocqueville’s work.
These training days also provided an opportunity to gain insight into the workings of the French National Assembly, thanks to the contributions of Pascale Rey-Pantz, Administrator at the National Assembly, and François Duluc, Honorary Director, who shared their experience of the inner workings of parliamentary life, offering a concrete perspective on the functioning of French democracy in practice.
These seminars constituted meaningful moments of reflection and inspiration for those committed to the essential mission of educating future citizens.
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Tocqueville Academy 2025
A seminar day at Tocqueville Castle
On May 24th, the Tocqueville Foundation, in partnership with Parlons Démocratie had the pleasure of welcoming a group of teachers for a unique study day at the Château de Tocqueville, a very symbolic place where Democracy in America was written.
This special day was marked by a deep dive into the thought of Alexis de Tocqueville, guided by the illuminating insights of Françoise Melonio, Professor Emerita at the Sorbonne. who highlighted Tocqueville’s enduring relevance to democratic governance. François Duluc, Honorary Director at the National Assembly, and Pascal Rey-Pantz offered an insider’s view of parliamentary life and the workings of French democracy.
This training day provided a valuable moment of reflection and inspiration for those who carry the vital mission of educating the citizens of tomorrow.
Tocqueville Series
Organized by the Tocqueville Foundation, in partnership with Academica Dual Diploma™, the Tocqueville Series invites students enrolled in the Dual Diploma program to explore the values of democracy, liberty, and citizenship through the lens of Alexis de Tocqueville’s legacy.
From November 4, 2025, to January 13, 2026, four exclusive sessions will bring together scholars, thinkers, to reflect on his enduring insights and their relevance to the challenges facing democracy today.
An inspiring opportunity for students to engage in transatlantic dialogue and connect with the living spirit of Tocqueville’s thought.
You will find here below the link to our 4 first sessions:
- Session 1: Introduction to Tocqueville’s thoughts with Jean-Guillaume de Tocqueville
- Session 2: Rediscovering America through Tocqueville’s eyes with Professor Jean Yarbrough
- Session 3: Revisiting Tocqueville’s conclusions with Alexis d’Herouville
- Session 4: Democracy in danger- Tocqueville’s warnings with Jean Yarbrough
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teachers have received training on Tocqueville’s political thought.
Teachers have received training on Tocqueville’s political thought.
Students will benefit from this educational program.
