the Marigny Mansion
Presidential Residences in France
Book. Publisher: Flammarion
Presidential Residences in France
This book reveals the fascinating history of three French presidential residences as well as their recent restorations and current furnishings: the Élysée Palace in Paris, the pavilion of La Lanterne in Versailles, and the Fort of Brégançon on the Riviera.
All three residences harbor outstanding examples of French heritage. They are the scene not just of politics but also of the way French savoir faire is expressed and displayed. For visitors from all over the world, they are showcases of a constantly evolving “French style” that dates back to the eighteenth century.
Author Adrien Goetz, a member of the Institut de France, and photographer Amboise Tézenas were granted the privilege of getting to the heart of these historic premises, the better to observe, comprehend, and ultimately explain the various layers of a complex past that reflects the richness of France.
Text by Adrien Goetz
Publisher: Editions Flammarion
The Golden Room, office of the French president
Elysée Entrance hall
the Ballroom
the Murat room
Elysée Entrance hall
The Golden Room, office of the French president
the Silver Room
the Dining Room designed by Pierre Paulin
the Ding Room ceiling designed by Pierre Paulin
the Pantry
Elysée kitchen
the Ambassadors Room
The screening room in the basement
The screening room in the basement
the bathroom designed by Pierre Paulin