There are plaques dedicated to the club's war heroes and famous alumni, including three gold medal winners at the 1924 Paris Olympics.

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While graves of famous alumni like Robert E.

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They are still dominated by the alumni of France's famous ENA, the Ecole Nationale d'Administration, and by officials who have worked at the Ministry of Finance.

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