The National School of Architecture of Clermont-Ferrand (ENSACF) is one of the twenty French schools of architecture dependent on the Ministry of Culture. Each year, it welcomes around 600 students and provides training in building projects, urban projects, regional planning, research and programming. Teaching in architecture is part of the European harmonization of teaching processes and is divided into three study cycles (Bachelor, Master, Doctorate). In its missions of spreading architectural culture and opening up to the territory, the School organizes and offers conferences and exhibitions, essential complements to the lessons provided for in the program. It also participates in hosting residences, within it, in the Villa Sabourin, in partnership with various cultural structures of the territory. A unique environment In September 2015, the School moved to its current site north of the city, in the former Sabourin hospital-sanatorium. The former sanatorium was included in the additional inventory of historical monuments in March 2000: the registration decree encompassing the three original buildings of the estate, the accompanying garden and the gate of 'entrance. The main building has been completely transformed and adapted to its new functions by the architectural firm Dubesset-Lyon. Opening hours: Reception and administrative services are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Telephone: 04 73 34 71 50.