Landmark
The Palais Bourbon has housed the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, since the early 19th century, its columned facade deliberately mirroring the Madeleine church across the river. Reviewers who manage to visit describe richly decorated interiors, including a library with murals by Delacroix, though access is limited to specific guided visit slots.
✨ Reasons to go
💡 Good to know
⏱️ Typical visit
15 min
🕰️ Best time
morning or afternoon
🚶 Walking intensity
Easy pace
What people say
"The National Assembly is a thoroughly beautiful home to French Democracy. With magnificent gold gilded reception rooms and a stunning library, with wood panelling, painted ceilings and gold gilding. In addition, bronzes and artworks representing the history of France. Most magnificent is the hemispherical chamber. You can really feel the concept of “the mountain” in French democracy, and the ideas of “left” and “right” parties. A truly lovely building and tour."
— Michael Offord
