Institut Océanographique de Paris, Scientific organization and historical monument in Latin Quarter, France.
The Institut Océanographique occupies a Renaissance Revival building with brick and stone work at the intersection of Rue Saint-Jacques and Rue Gay-Lussac.
Prince Albert I of Monaco established the Institut Océanographique in 1906, with the building completion and official inauguration occurring in January 1911.
The institute maintains three specialized laboratories for physical oceanography, marine biology, and marine biodiversity studies, alongside two amphitheaters for academic purposes.
Visitors can access the institute through the RER B station Luxembourg, located in the 5th arrondissement at 195 Rue Saint-Jacques.
A double arch connects the building to the Institute of Geography, representing the connection between Earth and Ocean studies.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Architects: Henri-Paul Nénot
Website: http://oceano.mc/en
GPS coordinates: 48.84440,2.34236
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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