Prytanée National Militaire, Military school and historic monument in La Flèche, France
The Prytanée National Militaire combines educational facilities and military training grounds within a large classical architecture complex containing multiple buildings and courtyards.
King Henry IV established this institution in 1604 as a Jesuit college, which later transformed into a military academy under Louis XV following the Seven Years War in 1764.
Students at the Prytanée, known as Brutions, follow specific traditions and wear military insignias that indicate their academic achievements and grade levels within the institution.
The school provides preparatory courses for military academies and higher education institutions, offering both academic curriculum and military instruction to enrolled students.
René Descartes studied at this institution between 1607 and 1615, marking the beginning of its long tradition of producing notable graduates in sciences and military fields.
Location: La Flèche
Inception: October 15, 1969
Address: 22 rue du Collège 72208 La Flèche
Email: bureau-coordinationeleves.0720896h@ac-nantes.fr
Website: https://rh-terre.defense.gouv.fr/formation/lyceesmilitaires/prytanee-national-militaire
GPS coordinates: 47.70028,-0.07526
Latest update: September 23, 2025 15:05
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