École Freinet, Progressive education school in Vence, France
The educational complex consists of eleven white and blue buildings spread across a hillside location, incorporating gardens and outdoor learning spaces.
Célestin Freinet established this school in 1934 after purchasing land on Pioulier hill, following his departure from the national education system.
The school features an open-air theater constructed in 1960, decorated with sculptures and artworks created by students under Élise Freinet's guidance.
The buildings and grounds of École Freinet, located at 1133 Chemin Célestin-Freinet in Vence, remain an active educational institution following Freinet's methods.
During the Spanish Civil War from 1937 to 1940, the school provided refuge for displaced children who documented their experiences through printing methods.
Location: Vence
Inception: 1933
Address: 1133 chemin Célestin-Freinet
Website: http://freinet.paed.com/freinet/ecf.php?action=elfrven
GPS coordinates: 43.72630,7.13385
Latest update: April 10, 2025 02:34
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