Élysée Palace, Presidential office building in Quartier de la Madeleine, France
The Élysée Palace contains 365 rooms across three floors, with a main building connected by two wings facing meticulously maintained gardens.
The palace witnessed Napoleon Bonaparte's abdication in 1814 before becoming the official residence of French presidents in 1873.
The Salon des Ambassadeurs, transformed from Murat's Ballroom, now serves as a reception space for diplomatic meetings with international representatives.
The building's main entrance at 55 Rue du Faubourg-St-Honoré leads to the Cour d'Honneur, while the Grille du Coq connects to Avenue Gabriel.
Each Wednesday morning, the French Council of Ministers gathers in the Salon Murat to discuss national affairs under the presidency.
Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1722
Architects: Armand Claude Mollet
Official opening: 1722
Architectural style: baroque architecture, Classicism
Floors above the ground: 3
Website: https://www.elysee.fr/de/ausstellung/patrimoine#palais-evreux
Website: https://elysee.fr/de/ausstellung/patrimoine#palais-evreux
GPS coordinates: 48.87028,2.31639
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:36
These palaces serve as official seats for monarchs and presidents. The buildings combine historical architecture with political function and document the evolution of state power. The rooms and gardens showcase various architectural styles and political periods of their respective countries.
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I had the chance to visit the Palace during Heritage Days. It is quite incredible to discover the anteroom of power! History with a capital H unfolds there!
I had the chance to visit the Palace during Heritage Days. It is quite incredible to discover the anteroom of power! History with a capital H unfolds there!
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