Square Arago

Square Arago is in Paris, Île-de-France. Square Arago is situated nearby to the bike rental Arago - Glacière, as well as near the university Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne Maison Internationale.

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Type: Pedestrian zone
Description: alley in Paris, France
Also known as: “square Arago”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include École normale supérieure and ESPCI Paris.

École normale supérieure

University

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The École normale supérieure – PSL is a grande école in Paris, France. It is one of the constituent members of Paris Sciences et Lettres University. Due to its selectivity, historical role, and influence within French society, the ENS is generally considered the most prestigious of the grandes écoles, as well as one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in France. École normale supérieure is situated 710 metres north of Square Arago.

ESPCI Paris

University

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ESPCI Paris is a grande école founded in 1882 by the city of Paris, France. It educates undergraduate and graduate students in physics, chemistry and biology and conducts high-level research in those fields. ESPCI Paris is situated 690 metres north of Square Arago.

Paris Observatory

University

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The Paris Observatory, a research institution of the Paris Sciences et Lettres University, is the foremost astronomical observatory of France, one of the largest astronomical centres in the world, and the world’s oldest observatory still in operation. Paris Observatory is situated 700 metres west of Square Arago.