Palais de France, French diplomatic palace in Beyoğlu district, Istanbul, Turkey.
The Palais de France consists of multiple buildings surrounded by gardens on a sloping terrain near İstiklal Caddesi in Istanbul.
Following the fire of 1831 that destroyed the initial embassy structures, the current palace buildings were constructed to maintain French diplomatic presence.
The palace grounds house diplomatic functions and events that strengthen relationships between France and Turkey through formal gatherings and ceremonies.
Visitors can observe the palace exterior through steel gates at Karaca Çıkmazı or from Tomtom Kaptan Sokak near İstiklal Caddesi.
Before becoming French diplomatic property in 1581, the site contained a celestial observatory operated by Turkish astronomer Takiuddin.
Location: Istanbul
GPS coordinates: 41.03083,28.97722
Latest update: March 14, 2025 02:19
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