École militaire, Paris

Name: École militaire
Address: Paris, France
Telephone: +33 1 80 50 14 00

#491 among attractions in Paris

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Facts and practical information

The École militaire is a complex of buildings in Paris, France, which house various military training facilities. It was founded in 1750 by King Louis XV and is located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, southeast of the Champ de Mars. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1750 (274 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 48°51'7"N, 2°18'17"E

Address

Palais-Bourbon (École Militaire)Paris France

Contact

+33 1 80 50 14 00

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Day trips

École militaire – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eiffel Tower, Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Champ de Mars, Les Invalides.

0.7 miNW
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Global collection of tribal artifacts
Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Paris
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0.4 miNW
Landscaped park with extensive lawns
Champ de Mars, Paris
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0.4 miNE
Military museums and interred war heroes
Les Invalides, Paris
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Mansion and garden with sculptor's works
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Army museum in former military hospital
Musée de l'Armée, Paris
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~1510 ftNW
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0.4 miNE
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Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération, Paris
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0.5 miNE
Museum, History museum
Musée d'Histoire Contemporaine, Paris
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0.4 miSE
Fountain
Fontaine du Puits de Grenelle, Paris
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to École militaire?

Nearby attractions include Place de Fontenoy, Paris (3 min walk), The Symbolic Globe, Paris (5 min walk), Maison de l'Unesco, Paris (5 min walk), Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris (6 min walk).

How to get to École militaire by public transport?

The nearest stations to École militaire:

Bus

Duquesne - Lowendal • Lines: 28, 86 (5 min walk)
École Militaire • Lines: 28, 80, 82, 86, 92 (5 min walk)

Metro

École Militaire • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)
Cambronne • Lines: 6 (8 min walk)

Train

Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel (20 min walk)
Invalides (22 min walk)

Ferry

Tour-Eiffel • Lines: Batobus (20 min walk)
Port des Champs-Elysées • Lines: Batobus (25 min walk)