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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