Palais Bourbon - Definition and Overview

The Palais Bourbon, front

The Palais Bourbon, a palace located in Paris, France, is the seat of the French National Assembly, the lower legislative chamber of the French government.

The palace was designed by Jules Hardouin Mansart, with architect Giardini overseeing construction from 1722 until his death in 1724, afterwhich Jacques Gabriel took over until its completion in 1728. Jacques-Germain Soufflot directed an enlargement in 1765 for Louis Joseph of Bourbon. During the French Revolution it was nationalized, and the Council of the Five Hundred met in the palace from 1798.

The nearby Hôtel de Lassay serves as the official residence of the National Assembly's president.

Example Usage of Bourbon
	mocca_oslo: Brewing Bourbon from Brazil Fazenda Furnas.
	ninjababyy: has had an interesting night to say the least. now off to watch a horror & drink some more Bourbon. have a good night everyone. x
	mickeymaher: oh it is so Bourbon o'clock

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Example Usage of Bourbon