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Fondation des États-Unis, Art Deco university residence in 14th arrondissement, France

The Fondation des États-Unis features a U-shaped structure with a central section on Boulevard Jourdan and wings extending toward the adjacent park.

The foundation opened in 1930 through funding from American donors, including Ambassador Myron T. Herrick and nineteen United States universities.

The Grand Salon houses restored frescos by Robert La Montagne Saint-Hubert depicting four periods of French art discovered in 1994.

The residence provides 275 rooms, multiple shared kitchens, study areas, a library, computer facilities, and music studios for international students.

Seventeen dedicated art and music studios within the building allow residents to develop their creative projects throughout their stay.

Location: 14th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1930

Founders: Myron Timothy Herrick

Architects: Pierre Leprince-Ringuet

Architectural style: Art Deco architecture

Part of: Cité internationale universitaire de Paris

Website: https://fondationdesetatsunis.org

GPS coordinates: 48.81983,2.33970

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47

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