Institut océanographique de Paris
Oceanographic institution in Paris / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Institut océanographique de Paris (English: Oceanographic Institute of Paris), is an oceanographic institution founded in 1906 by Albert I, Prince of Monaco, which also includes the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. The building was designated as a Monument historique in 2004.[1] In 2011, for the 100 year anniversary, it was renamed the Maison de l'Océan.[2]
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Oceanographic Institute of Paris | |
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Institut océanographique de Paris | |
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Architectural style | Renaissance Revival |
Address | 195 Rue Saint-Jacques |
Town or city | Paris |
Country | France |
Coordinates | 48°50′40″N 2°20′32″E |
Construction started | 1908 |
Completed | 1911 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Henri-Paul Nénot |
Designations | Monument historique |
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