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Sénat

Quartier de l'Odéon

Step inside Marie de Medici's Italian-style palace where French democracy actually happens. The Sénat opens its gilded halls and library to visitors who secure access through a senator or during Heritage Days.

Historic government palace
Architectural masterpiece
Exclusive guided access
French democracy landmark

Tips

🏛️"it is 100% worth it" (visitor review)
📚built 1630 by Marie de Medici, Italian palace style
🍽️restaurant open to visitors with access

Sénat

15 Rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris, France

+33 1 42 34 20 00

Free

www.senat.fr

Upcoming at Sénat

Tuesday, Jun 23
Finale du concours d'éloquence de la FME

Finale du concours d'éloquence de la FME

June 23

Watch the next generation of French speakers compete in an eloquence contest inside the Senate, a 1630 palace built for Marie de Medici. It's a rare glimpse into a building that guards its doors most of the year.

Friday, Jul 10
Visite du Sénat

Visite du Sénat

July 10 at 3pm

Peek behind the gilded doors of French democracy. This rare guided tour winds through Marie de Medici's 1630 palace, from the Senate chamber to the president's library. Spaces are limited and registration is required.

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