French School of the Far East, Paris

Name: French School of the Far East
Address: Paris, France

#691 among attractions in Paris

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The French School of the Far East, abbreviated EFEO, is an associated college of PSL University dedicated to the study of Asian societies. It was founded in 1900 with headquarters in Hanoi in what was then French Indochina. After the independence of Vietnam, its headquarters were transferred to Phnom Penh in 1957 and subsequently to Paris in 1975. Its main fields of research are archaeology, philology and the study of modern Asian societies. Since 1907, the EFEO has been in charge of conservation work at the archeological site of Angkor. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'52"N, 2°17'32"E

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Passy (Chaillot)Paris France

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French School of the Far East – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eiffel Tower, Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Jardins du Trocadéro, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to French School of the Far East?

Nearby attractions include Musée Guimet, Paris (3 min walk), Musée national des Monuments Français, Paris (4 min walk), American Center for Art and Culture, Paris (4 min walk), Musée de la Cinémathèque, Paris (5 min walk).

How to get to French School of the Far East by public transport?

The nearest stations to French School of the Far East:

Bus

Albert de Mun • Lines: 30, 32, 63 (2 min walk)
Lübeck • Lines: 82 (2 min walk)

Metro

Iéna • Lines: 9 (2 min walk)
Boissière • Lines: 6 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Tour-Eiffel • Lines: Batobus (9 min walk)
Port des Champs-Elysées • Lines: Batobus (27 min walk)

Train

Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel (14 min walk)
Charles de Gaulle-Étoile (18 min walk)