Maison d'éducation de la Légion d'honneur

The maisons d'éducation de la Légion d'honneur (French pronunciation: [mɛzɔ̃ dedykasjɔ̃ də la leʒjɔ̃ dɔnœʁ], lit. 'Legion of Honour education houses') are French secondary schools established by Napoleon and intended for the education of girls whose father, grandfather, or great-grandfather had been awarded the Legion of Honour. Admission is still granted by hereditary right.

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