Lycée Emile Duclaux, High school in Aurillac, France
The Lycée Emile Duclaux is a public high school in Aurillac, a small town in south-central France. Alongside a general curriculum, it offers a Japanese section as well as courses in Latin, Italian, and other subjects.
The school takes its name from Emile Duclaux, a French scientist of the 19th century who was a close associate of Louis Pasteur. His connection to the Auvergne region, where Aurillac is located, gave the school its name.
The Lycée Emile Duclaux has a Japanese section that sets it apart from most other schools in the region. Students in this section study the Japanese language and take part in exchange programs with Japan.
The school is not far from the center of Aurillac and can be reached on foot or by bus from most parts of town. The area around the building is open, with outdoor spaces that students use during breaks.
Emile Duclaux was born in the Auvergne and spent part of his career developing the work of Louis Pasteur, earning a lasting place in the history of science. Few schools in a town of this size carry the name of a scientist of international standing.
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