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
Free School of Political Sciences
The school where Pierre de Coubertin continued his university studies
USFSA
Discover the places that shaped the history of French sport under Coubertin’s leadership
Much Wenlock
The visit that inspired Pierre de Coubertin to found the International Olympic Committee and the modern Olympic Games
Michelet Hight School
Headquarters of the Union Athlétique du Lycée Michelet (UALM), founded in 1890 on the initiative of Pierre de Coubertin
Sorbonne
In 1894, the Sorbonne hosted the first Congress for the Revival of the Olympic Games, initiated by Pierre de Coubertin
Athens
In 1896, the Greek capital hosted the first modern Olympic Games, the successor to the ancient Games
Athletes School
The first centre dedicated to training educators and providing sports coaching based on Hébert’s natural method
