The hotel of the foreign affairs minister is located 37 quai d'Orsay (Orsay pier), facing the Seine river. It was built between 1844-1855 and it is an example…
The south facade faces gardens.
The palartial building is used as the workplace for dozens of people and hosts official meetings, dinners and receptions.
The palartial building is used as the workplace for dozens of people and hosts official meetings, dinners and receptions.
Gardens ("parterre en broderie") of the hotel of the foreign affairs minister, designed by Lacordné, features centenary trees.
Monument dedicated to Aristide Briand (1862-1932) who was 7 times foreign affairs minister between 1915 and 1932. He is remembered for his reconciliation…
Grand staircase: candelabrums by bronze founder Victor Paillard, who made most candelabrums and clocks in the mansion.
Grand staircase.
Ceiling decorated with 8 caryatids carved by Dominique Molknecht.
Tapestry from the Gobelins manufacture, 18th century, depicting the History of Scipion.
Tapestry from the Gobelins.
The mappe monde was ordered by French president Mitterrand to be used as an official gift.
Red room,
Empire hall.
Main lobby.
Main lobby.
Napoleon III room.
Napoleon III room.
Napoleon III room.
