The Collège de France, an institution dedicated to scientific research and knowledge transmission, is preparing to celebrate its 500th anniversary in 2030. Beyond the scientific advancements and exceptional individuals who have shaped its history, the institution aims to preserve its built and movable heritage.
In partnership with its Foundation and the Fondation du patrimoine, a participatory patronage campaign has been initiated. Its goal is to fund the restoration of the statue of Guillaume Budé, a humanist and the institution's first librarian, as well as eight busts of former professors and engraved plaques bearing the names of those who taught at the Collège de France between 1530 and the early 19th century.
These historical elements, witnesses to the institution's founding moments, are located in the Cour Letarouilly, an area accessible to the public and visible from Rue Saint-Jacques.
Every donation, regardless of its amount, will contribute to safeguarding this heritage and perpetuating the memory of the Collège de France. Administrator Thomas Römer expresses his gratitude in advance for the public's mobilization, which is crucial for passing this cultural legacy on to future generations.
