Pierre de Coubertin's WAY
Dive into the heart of history by discovering the emblematic places that marked the life and work of Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympic Games. This unique tour invites you to explore the sites that shaped his humanist and sporting vision, combining cultural heritage, the Olympic spirit, and inspiring landscapes. A true immersion into the legacy of a man who spread the Olympic ideal throughout the world.
MEMBERS
National Olympic Committee
and French Sportsman
Statue of Pierre de Coubertin
SITES
Coubertin Castle
Residence of Pierre de Coubertin's paternal ancestors
Castle of Mirville
Residence of Pierre de Coubertin's maternal ancestors
Residence in Paris
Birthplace of Pierre de Coubertin
Janson-de-Sailly High School
Pierre de Coubertin attended school there during the 1880s.
Free School of Political Sciences
The school where Pierre de Coubertin continued his university studies
Rugby School
Visit of Pierre de Coubertin, admiring the work of Thomas Arnold
Café Procope
It was in this Parisian café (founded in 1686) that the students of the Lycée Saint-Louis – who would become members of the Stade Français – met to found their club in 1883
Bois de Boulogne
In 1886, the Racing Club de France (created in 1882, one of the first French multi-sport clubs) moved to the Bois de Boulogne
Pheasantry Estate
Stade Français established its team in the former national domain of Parc de Saint-Cloud from 1901
Much Wenlock
The visit that initiated Pierre de Coubertin to found the International Olympic Committee later in 1896
Michelet High School
The Michelet High School Athletic Union (UALM) was founded in early May 1890, quickly becoming the 6th school sports association affiliated with the USFSA, whose general secretary was Pierre de Coubertin.
Exhibition Palace
Peace Congress in Rome in September 1891
Sorbonne
In 1894, the first Congress for the reestablishment of the Olympic Games took place, initiated by Pierre de Coubertin.
Château de Luttenbach
Following the death of Jean Georges Gustave Rothan in 1879, ownership of the estate gradually passed to his son-in-law, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, with a formal transfer upon his marriage to Marie Rothan on 12 March 1895.
Athens
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896.
College of Athletes
First center dedicated to the training of sports educators and the training of athletes using the Hébert method
Lausanne
“In the footsteps of Coubertin” tours in Lausanne