Dudok à Paris

Discover and experience Dudok’s international masterpiece: the student residence Collège néerlandais in Paris. The exhibition offers a unique glimpse into this remarkable building, which is normally not open to the public.

A student campus for world peace
The student residence stands on the campus of the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris (CIUP), which was founded 100 years ago by the initiative of French Minister of Education André Honnorat. His vision was to create a place where students from around the world could live and meet oneanother: an international student campus designed as a building block for world peace.

Dudok’s international masterpiece
Among the many national houses on the CIUP campus stands the Dutch contribution by W.M. Dudok: the Collège néerlandais, opened in 1938. With this modernist building, the Netherlands presented a progressive architectural vision in Paris. Dudok’s remarkable international design, a cornerstone of the campus, remains a vibrant living place, studying and connecting.

Discover the stories behind the Collège
In the exhibition, you discover and experience this extraordinary building. Explore its historical significance and architectural quality. See Dudok’s design process, experience the distinctive interior, and learn how the building has been used over time. The exhibition also tells the story of how, after years of decline, the building has monument status and is fully restored. Today, it is still home to more than one hundred students. The exhibition shows that the idea of living, learning, and building across borders remains just as powerful after 100 years.

Discover this Parisian masterpiece
Step into the world of Dudok in Paris. Discover the Collège néerlandais, its eventful history,y and the reasons why this building continues to inspire today. The exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore a remarkable building that is usually closed to the public. Visit the exhibition Dudok à Paris.

The exhibition includes English-language panels with texts and explanations, making it accessible for international visitors.