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Adults can also play tennis, or liberal 18th-century philo-
chess or bridge, take a stroll sophical ideas led to its sup-
through the open-air photog- pression during the Revolution.
raphy exhibitions that are In 1806 it was re-established STAY
sometimes held here, or relax by Napoleon, and the 17th-
in one of the heavy green century buildings replaced. In
metal chairs that are scattered 1969, the Sorbonne split into Hôtel d’Aubusson
about for just that purpose. 13 separate universities, but Offering a cosy lobby
some lectures are still held in and refined rooms.
the old building.  G4 ⌂ 33 rue Dauphine
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the oldest universities in the This remarkable church, with ¡¡¡
world, was established in 1253 its notable stained-glass, is
by Robert de Sorbon, confes- home to the shrine of the Hôtel Récamier
sor to Louis IX, for the benefit patron saint of Paris, Sainte
of 16 poor scholars, so they Geneviève, and also holds the Elegance is on offer at
this hidden gem .
could study theology. It went remains of literary figures
on to become the centre of Racine and Pascal.  F5 ⌂ 3B place
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In 1469, three printing are in the Gothic style, while ∑ hotelrecamier.com
presses were brought from other sections date from the ¡¡¡
Mainz, and the first printing Renais sance, including a mag-
house in France was founded. nificent rood screen that
The college’s opposition to crosses the nave like a bridge.

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