Luxembourg Palace, Palace in France
The Luxembourg Palace is a grand French palace located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
Originally built as a royal residence for Marie de' Medici, mother of Louis XIII of France, in the 17th century.
Today, it houses the French Senate, a key institution in the French government.
It's surrounded by the Luxembourg Gardens, a public park which is a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike.
The palace has been replicated in other countries, including the Petit Luxembourg in Vietnam.
Location: Quartier de l'Odéon
Inception: 1620
Architects: Salomon de Brosse, Germain Boffrand, Jean Chalgrin
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: 15 Rue de Vaugirard 75291
Website: senat.fr/lng/welcome-to-french-senate/the-luxembourg-palace.html
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The Luxembourg Palace is a grand French palace located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
