A unique, rich history of excellence

1946

The Lycée Français de Vienne (LFV) was founded on 11 May 1946 by General Béthouart, then High Commissioner of the French Republic in Austria, in temporary premises.
From the day it opened, the school welcomed both girls and boys, Austrian and French pupils alike. It differed from other schools in that lessons were organised throughout the day and, in a context of food scarcity, it set up a school restaurant.

1947

In the context of occupied Vienna, an initial cultural agreement between the Republic of Austria and the Republic of France was signed on 15 March 1947.
This agreement defined the special status of the LFV and established a lasting legal basis for its operation and for the accreditation of studies pursued within the institution.

1952

A new agreement, signed on 22 February 1952 and entitled ‘relating to the Lycée Français de Vienne’, specifies the equivalent qualifications — in particular between the Matura and the Baccalauréat — as well as the distribution between Austrian and French teachings.
This text was updated several times (in 1960, 1962 and 1968) before being replaced by the agreement currently in force, signed on 27 January 1983, which incorporates its main guidelines.

1954

On 8 May 1954, the Lycée Français de Vienne moved into its current premises, then located within the grounds of the Palais Clam-Gallas park.

2017–2018

The new Building F and Studio Molière, designed by Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes (feichtingerarchitectes.com), were opened. 

2019

Opening of the new Studio Molière to the public and inauguration of the school's new entrance.
Project designed by Atelier Grell www.atelier-grell.at