Collège des Bernardins, Paris

Name: Collège des Bernardins
Address: 20 Rue de Poissy, Paris, 75005, France
Telephone: +33 1 53 10 74 43

#332 among attractions in Paris

Gothic architecture, Church, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Collège of Bernardins, or Collège Saint-Bernard, located no 20, rue de Poissy in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is a former Cistercian college of the historic University of Paris. Founded by Stephen of Lexington, abbot of Clairvaux, and built from 1248 with the encouragement of Pope Innocent IV, it served until the French Revolution as the residence for the Cistercian monks, students at the University of Paris. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 48°50'56"N, 2°21'7"E

Address

20 Rue de PoissyPanthéon (Saint Victor)Paris 75005 France

Contact

+33 1 53 10 74 43

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Day trips

Collège des Bernardins – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arab World Institute, Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, Pont de l'Archevêché, Pont au Double.

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Contemporary Arabic cultural center
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Bridge
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~1100 ftN
Memorial, Historical place, Memorial site
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~1470 ftN
Bridge
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~690 ftN
Museum, Vernacular architecture
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Forts and castles
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Collège des Bernardins open?

Collège des Bernardins is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Collège des Bernardins?

Nearby attractions include Paradis Latin, Paris (2 min walk), Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet, Paris (3 min walk), Carmel de la Place Maubert, Paris (3 min walk), Maison de la Mutualité, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Collège des Bernardins by public transport?

The nearest stations to Collège des Bernardins:

Bus

Jussieu - Minéraux • Lines: 87 (3 min walk)
Monge - Mutualité • Lines: 63, 86 (3 min walk)

Metro

Cardinal Lemoine • Lines: 10 (5 min walk)
Maubert - Mutualité • Lines: 10 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (6 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (11 min walk)

Train

Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (11 min walk)
Luxembourg (16 min walk)