École alsacienne, Private school in 6th arrondissement of Paris, France.
École alsacienne is a private school in central Paris with divisions spanning kindergarten through high school, located across multiple buildings on rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs. The campus combines school structures with nearby green areas and sits close to Luxembourg Garden.
The school was founded in 1874 as a response to the annexation of Alsace following the Franco-Prussian War. French Alsatians established it to preserve their educational traditions and language in Paris.
The school sits in a busy neighborhood near Luxembourg Garden, where students move between classrooms and green outdoor spaces. The daily experience combines traditional subjects with languages, arts, and sports activities.
The school spreads across several buildings within walking distance that border a large park, offering open-air surroundings. Visitors can explore the neighborhood best on foot, as it has good pedestrian and bicycle paths with easy access.
The school takes its name and founding from Alsatians who came to Paris after the war and shaped its model after the Strasbourg gymnasium Jean Sturm. This connection to the Alsatian region shapes the school's identity today.
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