Palais bourbon

National Assembly: can you go into the hemicycle for tours? What you need to know

In Paris, the National Assembly and its famous hemicycle are not just for members of parliament. The public can also enter the Palais Bourbon, explore several rooms, and, on certain days, attend a session. Booking, access, and visiting rules: here’s how it works!

Heritage Days 2026: Visit to the National Assembly — registration required, the program

The National Assembly opens its doors for Heritage Days in Paris, on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026. What’s on the agenda? Free tours of the Palais Bourbon and the Hôtel de Lassay. Heads up: these tours are by registration only. Discover the full program.

Nuit Blanche 2023 : The National Assembly lights up for an Evening of Art and Culture

During the Nuit Blanche 2023 in Paris, the National Assembly opens its doors until 10pm for a unique artistic experience. Discover this emblematic place in a new light, between innovative artistic installations and immersion in French history.

Exhibition at the National Assembly: Alexandre Benjamin Navet redecorates the courtyard of the Palais Bourbon

The artist Alexandre Benjamin Navet makes us discover his poetic and colorful universe, thanks to monumental installations to be seen in the courtyard and gardens of the National Assembly, from March 21 to June 3, 2023.

The National Assembly opens its doors to the general public free of charge during guided tours

The National Assembly is finally open to the general public outside the Heritage Days, thanks to exceptional guided tours, from October 29, 2022. Discover the heart of French democracy, free of charge!