Would you like to discover an unsuspected part of Saint-Denis? During the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 , the Maison d'éducation de la Légion d' honneur opens its doors to you on Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023. Created by Napoleon, the aim of these houses is to provide an education for the daughters and granddaughters of Legion of Honor recipients. This very special school assures that it wants to give its pupils"a dignified and independent existence" based on Honor and Patrie.
Often overlooked, this place is closely linked to the Palais de la Légion d' honneur in Paris. The House of Education is housed in the former royal abbey of Saint-Denis, founded in the mid-7th century under the reign of Queen Bathilde, wife of King Clovis II, to house various religious communities. The abbey was completely rebuilt in the 13th century, retaining its medieval architecture until the early 18th century. During the French Revolution, the abbey became a hospital, then an educational institution in 1809.
Listed as a historical monument in 1927, the abbey today welcomes 500 girls each year for boarding courses at the lycée, hypokhâgne-khâgne and BTS in international commerce, where they receive a top-quality education under the authority of the Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honor. Discover this world on guided tours during the Heritage Days!
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 16th, 2023 to September 17th, 2023
Location
Maison d'éducation de la Légion d'honneur - Hotel de Salm
5 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur
93200 Saint Denis
Access
Metro line 13 "Basilique de Saint-Denis" station
Prices
Free
Official website
www.legiondhonneur.fr
