TheHôtel d'Évreux, better known as the Palais de l'Élysée, is one of the most popular sites for the Journées du Patrimoine. This year, for the 41st edition of the event, the establishment awaits you for unprecedented tours of the Republic's goldsmiths.
Already considered"the most beautiful pleasure house in the vicinity of Paris" in the 18th century, the Hôtel d'Évreux was successively owned by the Count of Évreux, Louis XV and Napoleon, before being definitively destined to become the residence of the Presidents of the Republic, following a decree in 1848.
A self-guided tour of the buildings allows us to discover the Hôtel d'Évreux and its 1889 layout (nothing has really changed since then, apart from the installation of electricity and running water). From the Salon Murat, where the Council of Ministers meets every Wednesday, to the Salle des Fêtes, set up to host state dinners for the 1889 Universal Exhibition, we're transported to the heart of power.
The tour then continues into the intimacy of the President's office, located in the Salon Doré, decorated by Jean-Louis Godon in 1861 for Empress Eugénie. The courtyard and gardens are also open to visitors. The rest of the program includes virtual reality, a film and a display of the President's fleet of cars. Please note that reservations are required, via the Élysée website.
According to our sources, the Palais de l'Elysée has confirmed its participation in the Journées du Patrimoine 2024. We are awaiting information on the online registration link for the tours.
Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
To give you a flavour of the visit, the Élysée presents the itinerary in a video :
Enjoy your visit!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Elysée Palace
55, rue de Faubourg-Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris 8
Prices
Free
Official website
www.elysee.fr
Booking
www.elysee.fr
