Senate, Legislative assembly in Luxembourg Palace, Paris, France
The Senate is the second chamber of the French Parliament in the Luxembourg Palace in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. The chamber comprises 348 members who examine and modify bills from the National Assembly.
The chamber was founded in 1859 and moved into the palace that had been built as a royal residence in the 17th century. The seat remained unchanged during the Fifth Republic and symbolizes the continuity of parliamentary institutions.
The institution takes its name from the Roman Senate and reflects France's republican tradition. Visitors can observe during public tours how the sessions follow strict organization and how the benches are arranged for senators.
The chamber can be visited during public tours that take place after prior registration. Access is through special entrances in the Luxembourg Palace with security checks.
The President of this chamber assumes the role of head of state by constitutional rule if the President of the Republic cannot hold office. This provision makes the position the most important representation within the political system after the President himself.
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