Lycée Lamartine

The Lycée Lamartine, located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, is a historic French secondary education institution founded in 1893. It encompasses a collège, lycée, and a preparatory class for prestigious Grandes écoles. The school is named after the renowned 19th-century writer Alphonse de Lamartine and features parts of its building dating back to a 1740 renovation. Notably, it was the first lycée for girls in Paris and has a rich history, including providing refuge during World War II and adapting to social changes during the 1960s. The school has produced notable alumni, including pioneering women in various fields, and has been referenced in literature, making it a point of interest for both tourists and researchers.