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The Luxembourg Palace (French: Palais du Luxembourg, pronounced [palɛ dy lyksɑ̃buʁ]) is at 15 Rue de Vaugirard in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was originally built (1615–1645) to the designs of the French architect Salomon de Brosse to be the royal residence of the regent Marie de' Medici , mother of King Louis XIII .
Learn about the Luxembourg Palace, a former royal residence and now a museum and the seat of the French Senate. Discover its history, architecture, and gardens, and how to visit this Paris landmark.
Luxembourg Palace. 1,202 reviews. #44 of 3,569 things to do in Paris. Points of Interest & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings. Open now. 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Write a review. About. This beautiful neo-classical building serves as a meeting place for the country's politicians, while its beautiful gardens are enjoyed by all. Duration: < 1 hour.
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Declared a National Palace in 1791, the Luxembourg Palace became home to the Directoire, the House of Peers (1814-1848), and the Senate of the Third Republic (from 1879). Discover the Luxembourg Palace in 360° vision thanks to the virtual tour. Discover the Palace through the ages with our short video on the Senate's history.
Learn about the history and attractions of the Luxembourg Palace, the former residence of the French royal family and now the seat of the Senate. Discover the beautiful gardens, the pond, the playground and the nearby places to visit in Paris.
Luxembourg Palace. 1,202 reviews. #44 of 3,569 things to do in Paris. Points of Interest & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings. Open now. 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Write a review. About. This beautiful neo-classical building serves as a meeting place for the country's politicians, while its beautiful gardens are enjoyed by all. Duration: < 1 hour.
The Luxembourg Palace in Paris, the first great example of French classical architecture during the 17th century, was the culmination of the long tradition of the chateau as a building type. It was commissioned in 1615 by Marie de Médicis, regent of France, for a site on the Left Bank then occupied by the Hôtel du Luxembourg, from which the ...
