Description

The salons of the Palais Royal, seat of the Council of State. History of the Palais-Royal, formerly the Cardinal's Palace, residence of Richelieu, bequeathed to Louis XIV who ceded it to the Orléans family. The metamorphoses of a building entirely rebuilt in the 18th century into a splendor befitting the ambitions of the second family of the Kingdom.<br><br> Visit to a magnificent building; the monumental staircase, the dining room, the meeting room of the Finance section, memories of the Age of Enlightenment.<br> The plenary session floor, with its immense neo-impressionist canvases by Henri Martin.<br> History and place of the Council of State in the institutions.<br><br> History and function of the Council of State, an institution originating from the Ancien Régime, with the dual role of advisor and high administrative court.<br><br> Please note that registration closes 72 hours before the visit.<br> The names and surnames of the participants must be communicated to the Council of State.<br> Proof of identity is required.