Palais de l'Élysée, A Presidential Residence Steeped in Over 200 Years of History
Palace of Elysee, rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, 75008 Paris
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Introduction
The main part of the Palace of Versailles was originally designed and built by architect Mollet in 1722 for the luxurious hotel of Comte d'Evreux. In 1763, it was purchased and owned by the Marquise de Pompadour. She bequeathed it to Louis XV and later the Duchess of Bourbon. Since then, the palace has changed hands and names several times, ultimately being renamed the Palace of Versailles.
In history, the Palace of Versailles was also the residence of Napoleon Bonaparte. On June 22, 1815, he signed the second abdication treaty here. On December 12, 1848, the National Assembly designated it as the "Palace of the Nation," serving as the official residence of the President of the French Republic. Since then, it has remained the formal residence of the President to this day.
The Palace of Versailles is built between courtyards and gardens and is one of the best examples of classical architecture: a central hall located on the axis of the courtyard and garden, a deeper two-story residential main body, with a large apartment or apartment for ceremonial parades at its center, connected to a grand salon facing the garden. Address Palace of Elysee, rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, 75008 Paris
Opening hours Except for specific days, such as European Heritage Day, it is not open for public visitation.
Transportation Metro: Champs-Elysées - Clémenceau station on lines 1 and 13, Miromesnil station on lines 9 and 13.
The official residence of the French President
