The grounds of École de magie et des beaux-arts, or School of magic and Arts (Lyon, France)
The grounds of École de magie et des beaux-arts is one of the most expansive in the world, with 200 acres of sprawling buildings and glass tunnels interconnecting them. The school is organized almost in the same fashion as the city of Paris. Buildings and dorms are put in a snail-like curl, then separated into districts. The very center holds the dorms, library, sports center, and cafeteria. District one, or the Arts District, is the outermost part of the curl and has a total of 2 buildings, both of which are brightly colored. The glass on the windows is handmade and shaped by previous students, as are the carpets. The outermost building is used to teach students who are interesting in getting a degree in carpentry, while the second building is used for students going down the more conventional arts path, like pottery or painting. District two, or the Cooking district, also has a total of 2 buildings, with the second being much more smaller and amounting to more of a cooking shed then anything else. Here, the buildings are built in a way that the smoke from the many kitchens in the first building can all condense into a single chimney, which is then passed through a ward so that the smoke is nullified. The second building is used to do one-on-one sessions with students who are in need of help, creating a sense of privacy many of them need. District three, or the Music district, has a total of three buildings: the Main Hall, the Music Hall, and the Great Hall. The Main Hall is dedicated to regular band classes. The one story building is totally soundproof and hosts a large selection of music pieces students can take and learn at their own will. The Music Hall is dedicated to performances. The building looks somewhat similar to The Arsenal, Metz; large, white and gold walls, with big windows and quartz stairs. The air of professionalism helps students fall into character, getting a feel of what it feels like to be a professional musician. The Great Hall is used for other classes, like DADA and Math and Science. It is also the only Music building with two floors; the second floor is filled with private, soundproof rooms so students can practice without being bothered.
The final district, the Dance District, has two buildings. The first building is entirely made out of dance studios catering to the student’s preferred style, with at least four floors and a large balcony on the third. The second building, like with the music district, is used for regular classes like gym and charms.
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The snail-like grounds are surrounded by miles of trees and forests, as well as several wards and deflecting spells. While the school puts incredible pressure on students, many are surprised by the revelation that teachers don’t dish out homework; assignments are done in class.
