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for Marie de Médicis, Queen Mother and Régent of France (1610-1617). So this visit can appropriately follow our decoding of Rubens's series on her life – as she wanted it told – at the Louvre. With or without this introduction, we explain how the site in itself contributed to her loss of power, an event that transformed the destiny of Europe.
As well, we discover Napoleon's throne, the immense, opulent reception room where de Gaulle received President and Jackie Kennedy, and the Library, with its panoramic view of the Luxembourg gardens. A work by Delacroix adorns the ceiling.
If the Senate is in session, we may watch it at work.
•Costs: Please CLICK There is no charge to enter the Senate, but written permission must be given long in advance.
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The Senate – a republic's royal splendor
A palace, a décor, and perhaps a view of government in action
