Maison du Portugal - André de Gouveia, University dormitory at Cité internationale universitaire, Paris, France
Maison du Portugal is a student residence at Cité universitaire that houses 169 students in a concrete and glass building. The structure contains both single and double rooms spread across multiple floors, along with communal spaces designed for daily student life.
The residence was built in 1967 with funding from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation under the name Maison des étudiants portugais. It was renamed in 1974 to honor the Portuguese scholar after whom it is now known.
The building honors a Portuguese humanist who shaped French academic life, reflecting deep historical ties between the two nations. This heritage remains visible in how residents from different backgrounds share the spaces and participate in cultural events.
The residence is located within the international university city and accessible by public transportation. Visitors should be aware that this is a private student residence, so access to certain areas may be restricted.
The building was designed by Portuguese architect José Sommer-Ribeiro and reflects modernist design principles of the 1960s. Its clean lines and material choices make it a notable example of contemporary academic architecture.
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