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The Massillon School is a private school under contract, located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. Founded in 1877, it is housed in the Hotel Fieubet, a 17th century building built between 1676 and 1681 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart for Gaspard de Fieubet, Chancellor of Queen Marie-Thérèse. The hotel, frequented by figures such as Jean de La Fontaine and Madame de Sévigné, was transformed into a sugar refinery in the 19th century before being bought in 1877 by Abbé Nouvelle to establish the school.

The school bears the name of Jean-Baptiste Massillon (1663-1742), an Oratorian famous for having pronounced the funeral ceremony of Louis XIV. It is under the aegis of the Oratory Congregation and today welcomes nearly 1,400 students, from kindergarten to bachelor's. The property consists of three buildings: the Hotel Fieubet (17th century), the Gratry building (Art Deco style) and the Néri building (2018), reflecting an architecture combining historical heritage and modernity.

Ranked a Historic Monument since 1928 for its facades on the wharf of the Celestines and the rue du Petit-Musc, the Hotel Fieubet is a remarkable example of Baroque architecture. Its interiors, decorated by Le Sueur and Vicotte, now house classrooms, a chapel, a CDI and administrative spaces. The school, renowned for its academic excellence (100% baccalaureate success in 2024), includes among its former students personalities such as academician Frédéric Vitoux or actress Sara Forestier.

The school's history is marked by architectural transformations, such as that carried out in 1857 by architect Jules Gros, who added a wing in Italian-Spanish Baroque style. Since its creation, the institution has maintained an Oratorian educational tradition, while adapting to contemporary needs, as evidenced by the recent construction of the Néri building, dedicated to laboratories and 6th class.

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