École spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr

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The École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr (ESM, "Special Military School of St Cyr") is the foremost French military academy. It is often referred to as Saint-Cyr. Its motto is "Ils s'instruisent pour vaincre": "They study to vanquish." French cadet officers are named "saint-cyriens", or "cyrards".
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Coordinates:   48°48'10"N   2°4'2"E

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  • Note that this is no longer a school for officers, its moved. This is a lycee for children of military families.
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