Lycée Eugène-Fromentin, La Rochelle

Lycée Eugène-Fromentin is a registered historic monument and school building located in central La Rochelle. The structure displays a balanced two-story facade with regularly spaced window bays along Rue Jaillot.

The school began as a municipal college in the 16th century and came under Jesuit control in 1629. Major reconstruction took place in the mid-19th century under architect Antoine Brossard.

The chapel inside the school building displays a striking semi-circular vault decorated with coffered patterns across the ceiling. These architectural features reflect the long spiritual connection the institution maintained through its different periods.

The building is located on a central street easily reached on foot from downtown La Rochelle. Visitors can walk around the exterior and courtyard, though access to interior spaces may be limited during school hours.

A Renaissance doorway called Porte Jeanne d'Albret once stood on the school street but now resides in the municipal library garden. This relocated architectural fragment shows how the site has been reshaped across centuries.

Location: La Rochelle

Inception: April 18, 1974

Architects: Antoine Brossard

Operator: Centre Chrorégraphique National La Rochelle

Email: ce.0171184V@ac-poitiers.fr

Website: http://etab.ac-poitiers.fr/coll-efromentin-la-rochelle

GPS coordinates: 46.16407,-1.15090

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:25