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Irish Cultural Centre in Paris![](/images/upload/mediatheque_acces_landing2.jpg)
The centre culturel irlandais profiles Ireland's rich arts scene and is at the heart of Franco-Irish cultural collaboration.
History
Inaugurated in 2002, the Centre Culturel Irlandais is situated in the Collège des Irlandais, or Irish College, formerly home to a large collegiate community of Irish priests, seminarians and lay scholars whose origins stretch back to 1578.
Building
Erected in 1775 as home to a large Irish collegiate community, the building, including the Old Library and St Patrick’s Chapel, was completely restored between 1997 and 2002.
Partners & Sponsors
The cultural programme of the Centre Culturel Irlandais is organised with the support of: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Culture Ireland, Arts Council and British Council
Irish language
Courses, resources and events in Irish Cúrsaí, acmhainní agus imeachtaí as Gaeilge
Organisation![](/images/upload/cci_logo.gif)
The director and the staff of the Centre Culturel Irlandais are appointed by the Fondation Irlandaise which has been responsible for the building and its activities since 1805.
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