Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
L’Alliance Française
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
1. L’Alliance Française Marker
L’Alliance Française
le 21 juillet 1883
(English translation:)
Here the Alliance Française was founded on July 21, 1883.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is July 21, 1883.
Location. 48° 51.42′ N, 2° 19.458′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin. Marker is at the intersection of Boulevard Saint-Germain and Rue de Saint-Simon, on the right when traveling south on Boulevard Saint-Germain. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris, Île-de-France 75007, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Banque de l’Algerie / The Bank of Algeria (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean-Martin Charcot (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean-Baptiste Dumas (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gustave Doré (about 120 meters away); Annette Kolb (about 210 meters away); Hôtel de Gallifet
this page online
Also see . . . Alliance française (Wikipedia).
Overview: Alliance française or AF (French: Alliance française, "The French Alliance") is an international organization that aims to promote the French language and francophone culture around the world. Created in Paris on 21 July 1883 under the name Alliance française pour la propagation de la langue nationale dans les colonies et à l'étranger (French alliance for the propagation of the national language in the colonies and abroad), known now simply as L'Alliance française, its primary goal is teaching French as a second language. Headquartered in Paris, the Alliance had 850 centers in 137 countries on every inhabited continent in 2014.(Submitted on August 1, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
2. L’Alliance Française Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
