Palais Bourbon
- Editorial Team | WIAN
- Apr 23
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 28
/ pa.lɛ buʁ.bɔ̃ / institution /
RE: DEMOCRACY, FRANCE, EUROPE, GOVERNANCE, PARLIAMENT, POLITICS
The Palais Bourbon is the historic building in Paris that houses the National Assembly, the lower house of France’s Parliament. This is where Members of Parliament (députés) meet to discuss national issues, propose and vote on laws, and hold the French government to account.
Located along the Seine River, opposite the Place de la Concorde, the Palais Bourbon has been the home of the Assembly since the early 1800s. It is one of the two main chambers in France’s lawmaking system, alongside the Senate, which meets at the Luxembourg Palace.
The building is both a working space and a symbol of French democracy. Sessions are often televised, and the public can follow debates on issues like healthcare, education, the economy, and climate policy. The Palais Bourbon plays a key role in making sure that France’s elected officials represent the people and pass laws through open debate.
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