Palais Rohan, Strasbourg, 18th-century episcopal residence near Cathedral in Strasbourg, France.
Palais Rohan is an 18th-century city palace near the Cathedral, built in the baroque style with grand staircases, gilded decorations, and ornate plasterwork throughout. Today the three-story building houses three museums dedicated to archaeology, decorative arts, and paintings.
Architect Robert de Cotte designed this episcopal palace between 1732 and 1742 for Cardinal Armand Gaston Maximilien de Rohan to demonstrate the Church's power. The building became a symbol of Catholic authority in the region during the 18th century.
The palace once served as the power base for Strasbourg's bishops, and its rooms tell the story of how these religious leaders lived and governed the city. The opulent halls and chambers reflect the influence the Church held over daily life here.
The building sits in the heart of the city center and is easily reached on foot, especially from the Cathedral. Visiting the interior requires admission, but all exhibitions are accessible through a single entrance.
The basement holds Roman archaeological remains from Argentoratum, the ancient settlement that stood where Strasbourg now sits. These discoveries from nearly 2 millennia ago offer a glimpse into an earlier chapter of the city's story.
Location: Strasbourg
Inception: 1742
Architects: Robert de Cotte
Official opening: 1741
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: 2, place du Château
Opening Hours: Maandag 14:00-18:00; Woensdag-Vrijdag 14:00-18:00; Zaterdag-Zondag 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33368985000
Website: http://musees.strasbourg.eu/index.php?page=le-palais-rohan
GPS coordinates: 48.58100,7.75200
Latest update: December 22, 2025 13:43
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