🏛️ Golden Gallery of Banque de France – Paris’s Hidden Rococo Gem

📍 Address: Hôtel de Toulouse, 31 Rue Croix des Petits Champs, 75001 Paris 🎟 Entry: Guided visits only—free of charge—on select Saturday mornings via Paris Historique, and during annual “Journées du Patrimoine” in mid‑September 🌟 Why Visit? • Sumptuous Heritage: A magnificent 40 m-long, 6.5 m-wide, 8 m-high gallery originally built (1635–1640) for Louis Phélypeaux de la Vrillière and lavishly redecorated in Regency style (1714–1719) by Robert de Cotte and François‑Antoine Vassé. • Artistic Splendor: Ceiling frescoes by François Perrier depict Apollo’s chariot, complemented by gilded woodwork, sculpted hunting and marine motifs, Italian paintings, period furniture, a Fragonard masterpiece, and ornamental scientific instruments. • Political & Cultural Legacy: Once a gathering place for shareholders of the Banque de France, it now hosts concerts, exams, and film shoots—from Marie‑Antoinette to Vatel. ✅ Visitor Tips • Book in advance for Saturday tours via Paris Historique and arrive at 10:30 AM. • Journées du Patrimoine are your best chance for a visit if you miss regular tours—free entry requires advance online booking. • Spend ~45–60 mins here to appreciate the ceiling, woodwork, paintings, and sculptural details • Combine your visit with a stroll to nearby sites like the Louvre, Palais Royal, or Île de la Cité. #历史古迹 #familytrip #historicallandmarks #旅行酷体验 #localguides#博物馆 #trip