Institut océanographique de Paris

Oceanographic Institute of Paris
Institut océanographique de Paris
General information
Architectural styleRenaissance Revival
Address195 Rue Saint-Jacques
Town or cityParis
CountryFrance
Coordinates48°50′40″N 2°20′32″E / 48.84444°N 2.34222°E / 48.84444; 2.34222
Construction started1908
Completed1911
Design and construction
Architect(s)Henri-Paul Nénot
DesignationsMonument historique
Website
www.oceano.mc/en

The Institut océanographique de Paris (French pronunciation: [ɛ̃stity ɔseanɔɡʁafik paʁi], lit.'Oceanographic Institute of Paris'), is an oceanographic institution founded in 1906 by Albert I, Prince of Monaco, which also includes the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. The building was designated as a Monument historique in 2004. In 2011, for the 100 year anniversary, it was renamed the Maison de l'Océan.