Lycée Eugène-Fromentin, La Rochelle
Lycée Eugène-Fromentin, La Rochelle, Historic monument and educational institution in central La Rochelle, France.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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