Élysée Palace
official residence of the President of France
The Élysée Palace (French: Palais de l'Élysée; pronounced [pa.lɛ d(ə) le.li.ze]) is the official residence of the President of the French Republic. It was used as the office of the French President for the first time in 1848.
Élysée Palace | |
---|---|
Palais de l'Élysée | |
Former names | Hôtel d'Évreux |
General information | |
Type | Official residence |
Architectural style | Classicism |
Location | Paris, France |
Address | 55, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré 75008 Paris, France |
Current tenants | President of France Emmanuel Macron (2017–present) |
Construction started | 1718 |
Completed | 1722 |
Client | Henri Louis de La Tour d'Auvergne |
Owner | Government of France |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 3 |
Design and construction | |
Architect | Armand-Claude Mollet |
Website | |
elysee |