| Ordre des Palmes Académiques | |
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The medal of the officier of the Order |
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| Awarded by France | |
| Type | Order with 3 degrees: Commandeur Officier Chevalier |
| Awarded for | Distinguished contributions to education or culture |
| Status | Active |
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| Established | decoration: 1808 order: 1955 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Médaille de la Résistance |
| Next (lower) | Ordre du Mérite Agricole |
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The Ordre des Palmes Académiques (Order of Academic Palms) is an Order of Chivalry of France for academics and cultural and educational figures. Originally a decoration founded by Emperor Napoléon to honour eminent members of the University of Paris, it was established as an order on 4 October 1955 by President René Coty.
The early Palmes académiques were only given to teachers or professors. In 1866, the scope of the award was widened to include major contributions to French national education and culture made by anyone, including foreigners. It was also made available to any French expatriates making major contributions to the expansion of French culture throughout the rest of the world.
The Ordre des palmes académiques comprises three grades:
Decisions on nominations and promotions are decided by the Minister of Education. For those not connected to state-sponsored public education, or the Ministry of National Education, these honours are announced on 1 January, New Year's Day. For all others, they are made on 14 July, which is Bastille Day.
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