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The new face of the
French Institute of Tunisia
1 : Le patio extérieur
servant d’espace pour
les concerts I The
outdoor patio able to
accommodate concerts I
فناء خارجي تقام فيه الحفالت
الموسيقية
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The French Institute of Tunisia rehabilitates the legendary Carnot High School
located in the heart of Tunis. Entirely renovated and refurnished, the new site
combines all services provided by the new Institute as well as a cultural centre. An
architectural and educative success.
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2 : Représentation
théâtrale dans le patio
extérieur I Theatrical
performance in the
outdoor patio I
عرض مسرحي في الفناء
الخارجي
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naugurated in May 2015, the new French Institute is a new cultural centre, functional and modern, that can accommodate
many events in a unique history-laden place, the Carnot High School. It includes several spaces such as a language centre,
a media library, an auditorium as well as an exhibition hall for conferences, shows and film projections. In a spirit of partnership
between Tunisia and France, the French Institute is one of the main actors that allow this cooperation policy. It initiates and
supports numerous cultural actions in the fields of education or science.
The building, entirely redesigned by architect Richter in partnership with architect Karim Jeddi-Gonzales, dates from 1882.
Inaugurated under the name of Collège Saint-Charles, the building was initially built by architect Étienne-Marius Arnoux, based
on the model of the late 19th century French schools. It is only in 1894 that it is named Sadi Carnot High School, to honour
the memory of the French President who was assassinated. Today, the associations of former students in Tunis and Paris
contribute to preserve and pass on the memory of the place and organize meetings on a regular basis. Jellal Ben Abdallah, Gilbert
Naccache, Philippe Séguin, Serge Moati or Gisèle Halimi are, for example, former students of Carnot High School. A true living
place that allows to create bridges and cultural exchanges between France and Tunisia. I You can find all news about the
French Institute on the website : www.institutfrancais-tunisie.com
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