Élysée Palace

Élysée Palace

The Élysée Palace is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was originally built as a residence by Count d'Evreux in 1718, and Napoleon's wife Josephine also once lived here. Since 1873, it has served as the official residence and office of the President of France, as well as a venue for receiving important foreign guests. Except on special days such as European Heritage Days, it is not open to the public. Since 2007, it has been the official residence of the current French President, Nicolas Sarkozy.

The Élysée Palace is the official residence of the President of the French Republic and is considered the foremost palace in France, symbolizing the highest authority in the country. Its main building is a two-story European classical stone structure, elegant and dignified. The two wings consist of symmetrical two-story stone buildings, surrounding a spacious rectangular courtyard. The palace houses a total of 369 rooms of varying sizes, all lavishly decorated. Each reception room features gilded wood paneling, walls adorned with famous oil paintings or exquisite tapestries, and furnishings of 17th and 18th-century gilded carved furniture. The halls display precious artworks along with glittering clocks and chandeliers, resembling a museum.

: Élysée Palace

Must-visit reason: Symbol of the highest authority in France

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Île-de-France Region [Ile-de-France Region]

City where the attraction is located: Paris [Paris]