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Collège des Bernardins

Collège des Bernardins

Collège des Bernardins
4.5
Points of Interest & Landmarks
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
In 1248 the construction of the Collège des Bernardins began, financed throught Christian philanthropy and influenced by the architectural model of Cistercian abbeys. During more than 4 centuries the Collège des Bernardins accommodated hundreds of students and contributed to the intellectual development of the City and the University of Paris. Since Septembre 2008 the Collège des Bernardins has been open to the general public for the first time in its history. The Collège des Bernardins is a space dedicated to the hopes of mankind and to the discussion of questions that confront not only our society but also Christian through. It is open to everyone and invites you take part in these dialogues through the activities of reflexion and research, education or artistic expression.
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Neighbourhood: 5th Arr. - Panthéon
How to get there
  • Cardinal Lemoine • 3 min walk
  • Jussieu • 5 min walk
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NoVaWahoo
McLean, VA69 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
There is a fantastic exhibit on the Notre Dame cathedral at this location that is brand new and extremely interesting. It is a virtual reality tour that traces the history of Notre Dame from its original construction all the way to present-day repairs. Each visitor gets an iPad portal and can see 360-degree views from various eras. Free tickets may need to be obtained in advance, because I'm sure this will be very busy.

We did not really get to appreciate many other features of the College, but I'm sure there's other things to see there.
Written 14 June 2022
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Travelingagain4us
Orlando, FL114 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Couples
Looking for a place to de-stress? This is the place... simply luxuriate in the restored medieval architecture and wonder at what was: a monastery, a school, a prison, a fire station, a residential school for the police academy, and now a place of learning and peace. Get there early for a tasty, reasonably priced lunch, wander a bit, then catch the tour at 16:00. Volunteers are so especially warm and friendly... a nice touch that draws you into the peace.
Written 30 November 2017
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bertrand d
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2015 • Solo
I do recommend to visit this historical landmark. It was a medieval college at the time of Saint Louis and now, after renovation, it is a cultural and spiritual center open to all with a large program of debats and conferences. In the old sacristy you can visit the free and temporary exibitions of modern art.

Located close to Maubert-Mutualite, do not miss to enter this building open to public. At 4 pm you have a daily visit which last 1 hour and is worth the detour.
Written 15 October 2015
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Melvyl
Oaxaca, Mexico79 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2014 • Couples
Waiting for a concert at a nearby church, we wandered into the newly renovated College des Bernardins, and it was like walking into another world. Completely restored in 2008, it is a space at once sober and refined, with beautiful arches stretching 70 by 14 meters. There are guided tours at 2PM (which we missed) that show the cellars and a new auditorium under the eaves, the latter used for performances. This is a fine example of restoration done carefully and simply, and not to be missed!
Written 8 September 2014
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,436 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
This is an extraordinary expo and conference space from the middle ages. It has been opened to the public very recently. I went to a terrific expo on Notre Dame here and the space worked very well. Just beautiful.
Written 29 May 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,436 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Couples
This has recently been opened to the public and I am thrilled. The magnificent church architecture is our of this world. And now it is a terrific art space. In one of the important parts of the city, the old college quarter.
Written 8 September 2018
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katie26
Edinburgh, UK2,740 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Business
We had a tour and corporate dinner and stunning space. Interesting tour at the beginning but not sure it is worth much more than an hour or so to visit as not much to see other than the stunning building.
Written 8 November 2017
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,436 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2016
This very old religious building has been recently renovated and turned into a public exposition space. The vaulted ceilings are impressive and it works well for exhibits. Ancient Paris.
Written 1 April 2017
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VolcanoGirl_11
New York City, NY144 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2016
We visited the College after touring St. Etienne du Mont Church and walked downhill here to visit it's modern art exhibition. There's a lovely cantine within the monastery. It's a social service project operated by Total.
Written 19 April 2016
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Neni Carolina C
Boston, MA167 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2016 • Solo
This is s must see secret of paris 5me
The interior of his old abbey is just amazing. The feel inside is like you are back in time.
Written 20 January 2016
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