Starting from July 21st, the Maison Élysée invites the public to discover the Fort de Brégançon through an unprecedented exhibition.
This summer, the museum of the Maison Élysée presents an exhibition dedicated to the Fort de Brégançon, the presidential residence located in the south of France. This fortress, whose name comes from the Celtic word brig meaning hill or mountain, is built on a rock at 35 meters above sea level, overlooking the Mediterranean from the Var hills. Of Merovingian origin, this historic site first served as a military fortification before becoming, in 1968, the official residence of the Presidents of the Republic.
The exhibition traces the multiple evolutions of the fort and the transformations of the site, revisiting the work carried out over the centuries to shape the place as we know it today. It also highlights the importance of the Fort de Brégançon in the presidential life of the Fifth Republic and its role in diplomatic relations.
For this exhibition, the Maison Élysée benefits from loans from the Mobilier national, the Musée de l'Armée, and the Bibliothèque nationale de France. This event accompanies the recent publication of the special issue of Beaux-Arts magazine dedicated to the Fort de Brégançon.
A unique opportunity to delve into the history and behind-the-scenes of an emblematic place of the French Presidency.
