A truly special tour
There are monuments that anyone can visit. And then there are those to which you are granted special access. The Maison d’éducation de la Légion d’honneur clearly falls into the latter category.
Housed in the former Royal Abbey of Saint-Denis, this institution founded by Napoleon still welcomes pupils today in a setting that seems straight out of another era. Gardens, galleries, historic buildings… here, heritage isn’t just behind a glass case: it’s still very much alive.
Accompanied by our guide, you’ll go behind the scenes at this school unlike any other, discovering its history, its architecture and the women who have studied there for over two centuries. What was life like here? Why did Napoleon found this institution? And how does this school, housed in a listed building, operate today?
Throughout the tour, the past and present intertwine against a stunning backdrop. A rare opportunity to explore a place that is usually off-limits and to understand what gives it its unique character.
The icing on the cake: you might recognise some of the settings you’ve seen on the big screen. The Maison d’Éducation has notably served as a location for the films *Marie Antoinette*, *Saint Laurent* and *The Three Musketeers*.







