French Embassy, Buenos Aires, Diplomatic building near Avenida 9 de Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Palacio Ortiz Basualdo features French Neoclassical architecture with grand staircases, ornate moldings, and marble floors spanning 3,700 square meters.
The structure, completed in 1912 for Daniel Ortiz Basualdo, became the French Embassy in 1939 and hosted the Prince of Wales during his 1925 visit.
The embassy regularly organizes French cultural programs, art exhibitions, and diplomatic receptions that strengthen connections between Argentina and France.
The building stands at the intersection of Arroyo Street and Avenida 9 de Julio, near multiple public transportation options and major hotels.
When authorities planned to demolish part of the building for road construction in 1970, the French government's resistance led to changing Avenida 9 de Julio's path.
Location: Buenos Aires
Architects: Paul Pater
Official opening: 1918
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
GPS coordinates: -34.59172,-58.38256
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:28
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