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Paris - École Militaire

The École Militaire, at the southeast end of Champ de Mars in Paris, facing the Eiffel Tower. The military school was founded in 1750 for cadets from poor families. It now has many activities supporting the French army. The main building was built in 1768-1772. There is a large complex of buildings behind it.

 

Napoleon Bonaparte graduated from the École Militaire, in one year rather than the usual two.

 

Note the ice cream truck.

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Uploaded on February 10, 2012
Taken on May 10, 1960