Palais de la Légion d'Honneur, Historical palace and museum on the Left Bank in Paris, France
The Palais de la Légion d'Honneur features grand Neoclassical architecture with impressive facades, symmetrical courtyards, and decorative sculptures adorning its exterior walls.
Built between 1782 and 1787 for Prince Frederick III of Salm-Kyrburg, the palace became the headquarters of the Legion of Honor in 1804 under Napoleon Bonaparte.
The museum inside the palace displays an extensive collection of military decorations, medals, and artifacts representing French national achievements through the centuries.
The palace opens its doors to visitors through guided tours, allowing access to ceremonial rooms and exhibitions about the French Legion of Honor system.
The architectural design of this palace influenced structures worldwide, including the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco and Villa Welgelegen in Netherlands.
Location: Invalides
Inception: 1787
Architects: Pierre Rousseau, Antoine-François Peyre
Creator: Séraphin Vanoni
Website: https://legiondhonneur.fr/fr/le-palais-de-la-legion-dhonneur
GPS coordinates: 48.86036,2.32444
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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