Sorbonne in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Lycée Henri IV
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2022
1. Lycée Henri IV Marker
En 510, Clovis fonda ici un sanctuaire dédié aux apôtres Pierre et Paul, où il se fit inhumer en 511, et sainte Geneviève en 512. Vers la fin du VIe siècle, transformé en abbaye, il possède une grande partie du quartier au sud jusqu'à Saint-Médard. De l'église, reconstruite vers 1180, reste la tour dite de Clovis. Subsistent encore le réfectoire du XIIIe siècle, le cloître (1746), des bâtiments et un escalier du XVIIIe siècle. Lest 80000 volumes et 2000 manuscrits ont été transférés bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève. L'abbaye a été affectée à l'enseignement dès 1796: lycée Napoléon (1804), puis Henri IV (1815). Les fils de Louis Philippe, Musset, Scribe, Sainte-Beuve, Viollet-Le-Duc et Haussmann y ont été élèves.
In 510, Clovis founded a sanctuary here dedicated to the apostles Peter and Paul, where he himself was buried in 511, and Saint Geneviève in 512. Towards the end of the 6th century, it transformed into an abbey, having ownership over a large part of the district to the south in Saint-Medard. Although the abbey church, rebuilt around 1180 is now no longer extant, there still remains the so-called Clovis tower, as well as the 13th century refectory, the cloister (1746), some buildings and an 18th century staircase. The 80,000 volumes and 2,000 manuscripts were transferred to the Sainte-Geneviève library. The abbey was assigned to education from 1796: Lycée (“high school”) Napoleon (1804), then renamed for Henri IV in 1815. The sons of Louis Philippe, Musset, Scribe, Sainte-Beuve, Viollet-Le-Duc and Haussmann were pupils here.
Erected by Ville de Paris.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 510 CE.
Location. 48° 50.779′ N,
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lycée Henri IV Jewish Students Memorial (here, next to this marker); Church / Eglise Saint-Etienne du Mont (a few steps from this marker); Maurice Duruflé and Marie-Madeleine Duruflé (within shouting distance of this marker); La Tour de Calvin / Calvin's Tower (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Les Quatre Sergents de La Rochelle / The Four Sergeants of La Rochelle (about 120 meters away); Collège de Montaigu (about 120 meters away); Collège Sainte-Barbe
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2022
2. Lycée Henri IV Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Lycée Henri IV (Wikipedia).
Overview and history: The Lycée Henri-IV is a public secondary school located in Paris. Along with the Lycée Louis-le-Grand, it is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and demanding sixth-form colleges (lycées) in France…The school educates more than 2,500 students from collège (the first four years of secondary education in France) to classes préparatoires (preparatory classes to prepare students for entry to the elite grandes écoles… The abbey was first established in 506; it flourished as a consequence of royal patronage, becoming an integral part of the Sorbonne and housing a great library. The abbey was suppressed during the French Revolution, and in October 1796 the site became the first of many public schools in France. The lycée's name has changed several times since its inception–École Centrale du Panthéon (1794–1804); Lycée Napoléon (1804–1815); Collège Henri IV (1815–1848); Lycée Napoléon (1848–1870)(Submitted on February 7, 2023.)and Lycée Corneille (1870–1872)–before its current name was settled on in 1873.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 20223. Lycée Henri IV Marker - wider view
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circa 1910
4. Lycée Henri IV postcard view
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