Jean Monnet Foundation for Europe

The Jean Monnet Foundation for Europe sits on the university campus and focuses on the history of European cooperation and Switzerland's role in that journey. The building holds tens of thousands of documents, manuscripts, and objects that record how European structures came together.

Jean Monnet founded the foundation in 1976 and left it his personal papers, documenting his decades of work toward European unity. This collection became one of the most important sources for understanding how European integration developed.

The foundation holds documents and personal records that reveal how European institutions were built and who shaped them through decades of work. Visitors can trace the ideas and debates that drove the movement toward European unity.

Researchers and the curious can access digitized materials and catalogs online from anywhere in the world. In-person visits are possible, but it helps to contact ahead since access to the collections can be restricted at certain times.

The foundation presents a Gold Medal to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to European cooperation. This award links the archive's history with ongoing efforts to build Europe, recognizing those who advance the shared project today.

Location: Ecublens

Location: Ouest Lausannois District

Location: canton Vaud

Inception: 1978

Founders: Jean Monnet

Part of: list of cultural properties in Ecublens VD

Address: Route de la Sorge

Website: https://jean-monnet.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.52399,6.58237

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22