Former Saint Geneviève abbey, turned into a highscool (Henri IV) in the 19th century. The patron of Paris, Geneviève (died in 512), used to pray… Clovis tower. The bottom floors are from the 12th century and the upper floors from the 15th century. The tower used to be topped by a spire. The highscool uses the 13th to 18th century buildings from the former abbey. Cloister, originally built in the 12th century, rebuilt in 1744. Cloister. Cloister. Cloister. Cloister. More recent highschool buildings. More recent highschool buildings. Highschool with Pantheon in the background. Former dining hall of the abbey. Former dining hall of the abbey. Oldest part of the cloister (12th century) hidden behind the more modern 18th century elements. Acts room. Original floor. Acts room. Medieval tombstone. Collège de FranceMinistry of research and higher education Labels