Discover the behind-the-scenes of the Élysée Palace! A free museum for all ages, presenting the history, professions, protocol, and heritage of France's first house. THE PRESIDENCY MUSEUM

As a foreign head of state, the visitor discovers the military ceremonial put in place during a visit to the Élysée Palace. When the President of the Republic, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, receives a high-ranking guest at the Élysée Palace, military honors are rendered by cavalrymen, infantrymen, and musicians of the Republican Guard in full service dress. A multimedia display presents the different types of honors rendered to the guests. The public is greeted by the cavalry and infantry uniforms of the Republican Guard as they are worn during the welcoming ceremony.

This republican protocol is inseparable from the symbols of the Republic, such as the Marseillaise and the tricolor flag. Just like Marianne or the French motto, these symbols are explained at the beginning of the exhibition.

Upon entering the Élysée Palace, you will discover a place blending republican tradition and contemporary creation, through exceptional objects and works of art selected to reflect the unique atmosphere of the Élysée!

The Mobilier National, responsible for the conservation of French furniture heritage, has provided its expertise to choose from its collections pieces illustrating the history and daily life of the Presidency, while highlighting French craftsmanship and artistic excellence. The centerpiece of the exhibition is a reconstruction of the Golden Salon, the president's office throughout the Fifth Republic. At the heart of this reconstruction stands its emblematic piece: the original Louis XV desk created in 1740 by the cabinetmaker Charles Cressent.

The exhibition also features Élysée artistic commissions, from the one placed with designer Pierre Paulin by President Georges Pompidou in 1972, to the new Council of Ministers table designed by students from the Ensaama.

The Élysée Palace reveals the behind-the-scenes workings of the palace and the many professions that ensure its daily operation. Through videos and portraits, visitors discover those who contribute daily to the functioning of this place. From housekeeping to the Republican Guards, each role is illustrated to reveal the extraordinary diversity and commitment of the teams working at the Élysée.

The Élysée Palace will offer a lively program, highlighting the master craftsmen responsible for the restoration of the Palace's works, objects, rooms, and furniture. Gilders, upholsterers, cabinetmakers, and chandelier makers will demonstrate their expertise.

You will also discover the professions that play a key role in preparing official receptions. The unique talents of the stewards, treasurers, and florists will also be honored.

Come and explore 300 years of history of the Élysée Palace through the magic of virtual reality!

In a room equipped with 3D technology, you are invited to travel through time on a journey tracing the evolution of the Élysée Palace from 1722 to the present day.

This immersive journey, guided by the voice of Stéphane Bern, allows you to experience the architectural evolutions of the Palace and its gardens, offering a new perspective on this historic monument.

In a room equipped with 3D technology, you are invited to travel through time on a journey tracing the evolution of the Élysée Palace from 1722 to the present day. This experience is created by Timescope, a French company based in Paris. With the voice of Stéphane Bern.

Explore the library, a true cabinet of curiosities that showcases a collection of diplomatic gifts given and received by President Emmanuel Macron over the years.

Each gift on display tells a unique story. Whether it's a work of art, a shared craftsmanship, or an emblematic souvenir, these pieces illustrate the subtle art of diplomacy. They embody cultural exchanges and the bonds woven between France and other nations, reflecting values of friendship and mutual cooperation.

Starting Tuesday, April 14, we offer guided tours (maximum 15 people). Lasting 1 hour, these tours allow you to discover this unique place, between heritage, the French art of living, and the behind-the-scenes of the Presidency of the Republic.

These tours are organized from Tuesday to Friday, at 10:15 AM and 11:30 AM. They are conducted by tour guides from the company Manatour, in French and English.

Every first Tuesday of the month, a tour will take place at 9 AM to have a front-row seat to the changing of the Republican Guard in front of the Élysée Palace.

And extend your visit to the Café with a delicious pastry made in the Palace kitchens!