The É lys é e Palace, located on the north side of the eastern end of Champs é es in the center of Paris, is a famous building in France and also the Presidential Palace.
The palace was built by Count Everest in 1718.
Later, the palace belonged to the Marquis of Pompadur, who passed away and gifted it to Louis XV.
In 1773, Louis XV resold it to the financier Jean Baptiste.
13 years later, King Louis XVI repurchased this palace and handed it over to his niece, the Duchess of Bourbon, renaming it the Bourbon House.
During the French Revolution, the É lys é e Palace was confiscated as public property and renamed to its current name, which means "paradise of heaven.".
In August 1805, Napoleon's brother-in-law Mura purchased this palace and transferred it to Napoleon three years later.
Before the outbreak of the Battle of Austria, Napoleon and Queen Josephine carried out renovations.
In 1815, Napoleon returned to this place during the Hundred Day regime and held a signing ceremony for his abdication.
In 1816, Louis XVIII transferred the Elysee Palace to his nephew, Duke Berry, who was King Charles X.
In 1820, Charles X was assassinated and the palace remained uninhabited for over 20 years.
In 1848, after Napoleon III came to power, he decided to transform the Elysee Palace into a palace.
In 1873, the President of the Third French Republic was inaugurated and moved into this palace in September 1874.
In 1879, the law officially designated this palace as the Presidential Palace of the Republic.
The Elysee Palace is a two-story building made of large stones.
The symmetrical wings of the main building are two platforms, surrounded by a courtyard in the middle. The exterior is simple and dignified, while the interior is elegant and noble.
Behind the palace is a large garden, with a serene and beautiful scenery. The palace halls and corridors are spacious and tall, decorated with magnificent and magnificent colors.
The walls of the hall are decorated with gold-plated fine wood, hanging famous oil paintings and precious tapestries.
There are about 2000 pieces of 17th and 18th century gold-plated carved furniture, 130 exquisite clocks, and a large number of artistic treasures displayed in the palace, resembling a museum.
On the second floor, there is the President's Office and living room, while the living rooms on the ground floor are used as meeting rooms, meeting rooms, and banquet halls. The interior furnishings still maintain the original appearance of the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Golden Hall is a representative hall in the palace, with a golden color as the main tone, and the walls, ceilings, and furniture are mostly decorated with gold plating.
President Charles de Gaulle once worked here, and his desk remains in its original state to this day. Over the past 150 years, more than 20 presidents have resided here.
The history of the É lys é e Palace spans several centuries and has witnessed many important historical events in France.
As the Presidential Palace of France, it is not only a place for political decision-making, but also a symbol of French culture and history.
Tourists can visit various halls, gardens, and collections within the palace to experience the history and culture of France.
In addition, the É lys é e Palace is also a major attraction in Paris, attracting millions of visitors every year.
Its architectural style and historical value make it one of the most famous palaces in the world and an indispensable landmark of Paris.
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