French ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C., Tudor Revival diplomatic residence in Kalorama, Washington, D.C., United States.
The French ambassador's residence is a Tudor Revival mansion in Washington's Kalorama neighborhood. It rises over several floors with prominent gables and flanking towers that give the building its recognizable profile.
The house was built in 1910 as a private home and became French government property in 1936. It has served as the official residence of the French ambassador ever since.
Inside, French artworks are on display and can be seen during official receptions open to the public. The residence works as both a home and a setting for French-American exchange in the heart of the city.
Kalorama is a walkable residential neighborhood, and the building is easy to spot from the street. Access to the interior is only possible during diplomatic events and public receptions held throughout the year.
The grounds hold a small replica of the Statue of Liberty, placed there to mark the friendship between France and the United States. It is visible from the street and easy to notice on a walk through the neighborhood.
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