32 Stunning College Campuses That Double as Tourist Destinations

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Lisette Marie
May 20, 2025

29. Sorbonne University, Paris, France: Iconic Heart of Parisian Intellect

The University of Paris (French: Université de Paris) was a university located in Paris, France and one of the earliest to be established in Europe. It was founded in the mid 12th century, and officially recognized as a university probably between 1160 an. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Michal Osmenda

While not a single campus in the traditional sense, the historic Sorbonne building in Paris’s Latin Quarter is the symbolic heart of French academia and an architectural marvel. Its majestic courtyards, grand amphitheaters adorned with classical murals, and the stunning Chapel of Sainte-Ursule de la Sorbonne exude an atmosphere of profound intellectual heritage. Strolling through this historic district, with its bustling student life, ancient bookstores, and iconic facade, offers a direct connection to centuries of groundbreaking thought and Parisian cultural life.

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