Institut français de Florence
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The Institut français de Florence or French Institute in Florence is an Institut français in Florence, Italy. It is a French public institution attached to the French Foreign Ministry. The promotion of French culture and language overseas is its main mission.[1] Founded in 1907 by Julien Luchaire, it is the oldest French cultural institute in the world.[2][3]
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| Formation | November 9, 1907 |
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| Founder | Julien Luchaire |
| Founded at | Florence |
| Type | Cultural institution, EPIC |
| Coordinates | 43.77237°N 11.24529°E |
| Services | French cultural and language education |
Official language | (in French) |
| Owner | French Foreign Ministry |
Headmistress | Isabelle Mallez |
Key people | Romain Rolland |
Parent organization | Institut français (French institute) |
| Website | institutfrancais-firenze |
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