THE BOURBON PALACE - THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
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A high point of the French Republic offering individual tours, guided by the National Assembly's lecturers.
The heart of the Republic! Visible from the Place de la Concorde, the facade of the Palais Bourbon has a series of columns dating from the first Empire and symbolizes the republican advent of France. Indeed, it is on the Place de la Concorde that Louis XVI was guillotined and in this Palace that the French Republic was voted in 1879 (by one vote!). The origin of the building dates back to 1728 when a palace was built here for Louise-Françoise de Bourbon, daughter of Louis XIV. It has been modified many times, notably to accommodate the Chamber of Five Hundred in 1795, the first assembly to have sat here. The hemicycle, where the deputies of the National Assembly meet today, dates from the 1830s. When visiting this important place of the French Republic, one should not miss the Salle des Séances, as well as the Salle des Pas-perdus where journalists and deputies meet, or the Salon Delacroix. Individual visits are possible upon reservation, in addition to those open to groups invited by the deputies. All tours are free and guided by the National Assembly's lecturers. Finally, note that the neighboring Hôtel de Lassay, a contemporary of the Palais Bourbon, was attached to the latter by a gallery. It is the residence of the President of the National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, the first woman elected to this position on June 28, 2022.
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A must-visit for those intrigued by politics and the essence of the French Republic. L'Assemblée Nationale offers a captivating glimpse into the heart of democracy.
The national assembly is normally not open to public on normal days. So please plan accordingly.