Elysée palace - activities

Did you know? The Palais de l'Elysée houses an hourglass that will take a thousand years to run down.

It's an original and fascinating work of art, created by French artist Benoît Pype: the millennial hourglass should take 1,000 years to run down. It is installed in the office of the French President.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Palais de l'Elysée in Paris: ticket sales open

Every year, the Palais de l'Élysée opens its doors to the public for the Journées du Patrimoine. This high place of power, usually closed to the general public, confirms its participation in the 41st edition. An opportunity to discover the prestigious salons of the Hôtel du Comte d'Évreux. Ticket sales open this Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6pm.

Attend the changeover of the Garde Républicaine every first Tuesday of the month in front of the Élysée Palace.

A tradition abandoned 27 years ago is back this Tuesday, November 7, 2023. At 9 a.m., watch the free changing of the Republican Guard in front of the Élysée Palace, every first Tuesday of the month.

Fabriqué en France, the compelling made in France exhibition at the Elysée

On July 3 and 4, 2021, French companies, artisans, producers and industrials are displayed at the Elysée Palace for the 2nd edition of “Fabriqué en France”, the event shining a light on the best products from all departments, mainland and oversea territories. Careful, tickets are limited in number!