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Get InspiredEuropeFranceIle De FranceParisLycée Henri-IV

Lycée Henri-IV

FR
Educational Institution·Historic, Academic, Prestigious
Lycée Henri-IV
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Lycée Henri-IV
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Lycée Henri-IV
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Lycée Henri-IV
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Lycée Henri-IV
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Lycée Henri-IV
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Lycée Henri-IV
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Lycée Henri-IV stands as one of France's most elite and historic public schools, located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. The institution occupies the site of the former Abbey of Saint Genevieve, and its buildings are a testament to centuries of French history and architectural evolution. The most notable feature is the medieval Tour Clovis, which remains a prominent landmark in the Latin Quarter. While the interior is an active school and generally not open to the public, the exterior and its historical significance make it a compelling point of interest for those walking through the academic heart of the city, just steps away from the Panthéon.

Lycée Henri-IV stands as one of France's most elite and historic public schools, located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. The institution occupies the site of the former Abbey of Saint Genevieve, and its buildings are a testament to centuries of French history and architectural evolution. The most notable feature is the medieval Tour Clovis, which remains a prominent landmark in the Latin Quarter. While the interior is an active school and generally not open to the public, the exterior and its historical significance make it a compelling point of interest for those walking through the academic heart of the city, just steps away from the Panthéon.

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Address
23 Rue Clovis, 75005 Paris, France
Websitelycee-henri4.com
Phone01 44 41 21 21
Hours
Open now
Mon
6:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Tue
6:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Wed
6:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Thu
6:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Fri
6:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Highlights

  • Located on the site of the former Abbey of Saint Genevieve.

  • Features the historic medieval Tour Clovis.

  • Stunning classical and medieval architectural elements.

  • Situated in the heart of the academic Latin Quarter.

  • One of the oldest and most elite schools in France.

Best For

History enthusiasts and architecture admirers.

Occasion Tags

Tourists, Locals

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Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France
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