Palais de Charlemagne, Renaissance palace in Attigny, France

Palais de Charlemagne is a Renaissance structure in Attigny featuring a vaulted passageway that leads to Place Charlemagne, lined with columns and intricate stonework on its outer walls. The facade displays the detailed craftsmanship of the 16th century with ornamental carvings and architectural details throughout.

Attigny was acquired by Clovis II in 651 and from 749 served as a residence of Pepin the Short, mayor of the palace, who became king of the Franks in 751. Carolingian rulers stayed there until 931, among them Charlemagne four times, including two Christmases, while Charles the Bald came 23 times. Nothing remains of that palace; the present building was erected on its ruins in the 16th century and was probably used by Henry IV in October 1591 and October 1592. It was classified as a monument historique in 1922.

The two plaques flanking the arch on the Place Charlemagne side list the events tied to the vanished Carolingian palace: the acquisition of the domain, Frankish general assemblies, councils held here and meetings of kings. The building is also called the "dome" of Charlemagne, a name that long presented it as a relic of that palace.

The structure is a passage open to the street, linking Place de Charlemagne with the street beyond, so it can be walked through at any time. The two plaques flanking the arch face the square and are read from outside; there is no interior to visit. The building is classified as a monument historique.

The two plaques flanking the arch on the Place Charlemagne side list the events of the vanished Carolingian palace: the acquisition of the domain, Frankish general assemblies, councils and royal colloquies. They also record the stays of the kings, with 23 visits by Charles the Bald against only four by Charlemagne, two of them at Christmas.