Gymnase français de Bienne, Educational institution in Bienne, Switzerland

The French Gymnasium of Bienne is a secondary school in a modern facility with science laboratories, sports facilities, and a shared cafeteria. The school sits near Lake Bienne and provides students with a well-equipped learning environment that supports their academic and physical development.

The building at Strandboden was constructed between 1975 and 1980 and inaugurated by the City of Bienne. It was created to bring together French-speaking students of the Gymnase de la Rue des Alpes, which had become too small for their growing numbers. The school now shares its cafeteria, science building, library and sports complex with the German-speaking Gymnasium Biel-Seeland.

The school is sometimes called "Gymnase du Lac" because it stands on the shore of Lake Biel at Strandboden, unlike the "Gymnase des Alpes" on Rue des Alpes. Its alumni association, ANGYBIE, keeps former students in contact. The cafeteria, science building, library and sports complex are shared with the German-speaking Gymnasium Biel-Seeland next door.

The school is easily accessible on foot from Bienne train station, making it convenient for students from surrounding towns. The grounds are well connected by public transport and offer straightforward access for daily commuting.

The school is the largest French-speaking secondary school in Canton Bern, serving students from multiple language regions across Switzerland. Despite its size, the school maintains a tight-knit community where students from different backgrounds study together.