Catholic University of Paris, Private Catholic university in 6th arrondissement, France
Description
The Catholic University of Paris spans multiple buildings near Luxembourg Garden, with its main campus featuring Neo-Gothic architectural elements and a church named Saint-Joseph-des-Carmes.
History
Founded in 1875 on a former Carmelite convent site, the institution regained ownership of its property in 1927 after the French separation of church and state.
Culture
The university maintains the Bibliothèque de Fels, containing 600,000 volumes of texts and manuscripts, while housing the Musée Edouard Branly dedicated to radio technology advancement.
Practical
The institution enrolls 10,000 students annually, employs 900 teachers, and offers programs in theology, philosophy, social sciences, and literature through state-recognized diplomas.
Did you know?
The workspace of radio technology pioneer Édouard Branly remains preserved within the university campus, maintaining its original configuration from the early 20th century.
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