Hôtel de Salm-The Palais de la Légion d’Honneur Palace of the Legion of Honour), is a historic building in the 7th arrondissement of Paris,
It houses the Musée de la Légion d’honneur and is the seat of the Legion of Honour, the highest French order of merit.
The original Hôtel de Salm was built between 1782 and 1787.
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Council Chamber.
Council Chamber.
Council Chamber.
The garden.
Madame’s bedroom.
This ceremonial room was used by the Grand Chancellor to welcome his guests, according to his official or private needs.
This salon, formerly the bedroom of Princess Salm kyrbourg, is now used for some of the Grand Chancellor’s receptions.
Salon de Rotonde.
Salon de Rotonde.
Rotunda lounge,
This room, remarkable for its rotunda layout and its rich decoration to the glory of the Legion of Honour, is the setting for the institution’s official ceremonies, concerts given by students from the educational establishments and many other events.
Salon des Grands Chanceliers.
Decoration ceremonies by the Grand Chancellor traditionally take place in this room, watched by the founders of the national orders and the Military Medal.
Napoleon Bonaparte, Louis Napoleon Bonaparte and Charles de Gaulle.
Aurore’s room.
It is named after the ceiling of the plafond:
Aurore chasing the Night.
Aurore’s room
Aurore’s room
Salon des muses.
Like the Salon de l’Aurore, it is named after the painting on its ceiling ‘Appolon and his nine muses’
Salon des Maisons.
This former anteroom presents a collection of exceptional furniture from imperial sources and invites visitors to discover the heritage of the Legion of Honour with its murals of the palace and the educational centres of Ecouen, Saint Denis and the lodges.
Salon des Maisons.
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