Elysee Palace
Airbus wins record order from Indonesia's Lion Air
Mar 18, 2013 21:19 EDT
European aircraft maker Airbus announced a record order worth 18.4 billion euros ($23.8 billion) from the Indonesian company Lion Air for 234 medium-range A320 jets.
Indonesia's Lion Air stuns again with Airbus deal
Mar 18, 2013 10:02 EDT
Lion Air, a little-known carrier launched 13 years ago with just one plane, has struck two of the world's largest aircraft orders in a staggering $46 billion bet on Indonesia's air transport boom.
Kerry holds talks on Mali, Syria in France
Feb 27, 2013 09:25 EST
US Secretary of State John Kerry and French President Francois Hollande held talks Wednesday on Mali and Syria and a proposed trans-Atlantic deal to create the world's largest free trade zone.
Kerry meets Hollande to discuss Mali crisis, Syria
Feb 27, 2013 06:15 EST
US Secretary of State John Kerry met French President Francois Hollande in Paris on Wednesday to discuss the crisis in Mali on the third leg of a European tour so far dominated by the Syrian conflict.
Mother in India rape case poses Hollande with dilemma
Feb 10, 2013 11:42 EST
The Indian wife of a French consular official charged with raping their daughter has requested a meeting with Francois Hollande this week, presenting the French president with a diplomatic dilemma on his first state visit to India.
Rape case mother's plea hands Hollande India dilemma
Feb 10, 2013 08:31 EST
The Indian wife of a French consular official charged with raping their daughter has demanded a meeting with Francois Hollande this week, presenting the French president with a thorny diplomatic dilemma on his first state visit to India.
France honours World Jewish Congress chief Ron Lauder
Feb 06, 2013 16:46 EST
French President Francois Hollande on Wednesday presented France's highest honour, the Legion of Honour, to World Jewish Congress chief Ronald Lauder, praising him as "a man of peace, culture and commitment".
France asked to explain support for alleged rapist in India
Feb 06, 2013 07:02 EST
An Indian mother whose daughter was allegedly raped by her French father has asked France's Foreign Ministry to explain why their diplomats are providing support for him but not the little girl.
Paris lights up at news of Beckham arrival
Feb 01, 2013 12:56 EST
Rarely has an Englishman been so heartily welcomed by the French.
No rights abuses in Cameroon, says president
Jan 30, 2013 14:16 EST
Cameroonian President Paul Biya said Wednesday after a meeting in Paris with his French counterpart Francois Hollande that human rights violations were not a problem in his country
French govt unmoved by march against gay marriage
Jan 14, 2013 04:10 EST
France's ruling Socialists refused to back down on Monday, a day after hundreds of thousands marched against plans to legalise gay marriage and adoption, and as opposition politicians stepped up calls for a referendum on the issue.
French gov't unmoved by massive march against gay marriage
Jan 14, 2013 02:43 EST
France's ruling Socialists refused to back down on Monday, a day after hundreds of thousands marched against plans to legalise gay marriage and adoption, and as opposition politicians stepped up calls for a referendum on the issue.
Hollande confirms French troops backing Mali offensive
Jan 11, 2013 13:03 EST
French troops are actively supporting an offensive by Mali government forces against Islamists who control the north of the country, President Francois Hollande announced on Friday.
France's Hollande threatens nationalisation in Mittal row
Nov 27, 2012 15:33 EST
French President Francois Hollande threatened Tuesday to nationalise a plant owned by steelmaker ArcelorMittal in an increasingly heated dispute in which a minister has said the multinational is no longer welcome in the country.
Human stakes high in France push for Al-Qaeda action in Mali
Oct 17, 2012 14:27 EDT
France's push for military action to sweep Islamic radicals out of its former colony Mali appears to be making headway but the human stakes involved are also becoming painfully clear.
One killed in French anti-extremist operation
Oct 06, 2012 13:46 EDT
A man was shot and fatally wounded Saturday in the eastern French city of Strasbourg while being arrested by police in a nationwide anti-terrorist operation, judicial and police sources said.
UN nuclear agency board set to admonish Iran
Sep 13, 2012 12:00 EDT
The UN atomic agency's board of governors was set Thursday to debate on a resolution criticising Iran brought by world powers that is also aimed at dissuading Israel from military action.
World leaders' top chefs gather in Berlin for Merkel lunch
Jul 19, 2012 12:29 EDT
World leaders' personal chefs, a group known as one the globe's most exclusive culinary clubs, gathered in Berlin Thursday to swap tips on how to keep their powerful bosses healthy and happy.
Peugeot slashes 8,000 jobs as France battles crisis
Jul 12, 2012 16:05 EDT
French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen shocked France on Thursday with an announcement that it will cut 8,000 jobs, sparking union anger and underlining the country's competitiveness problems.
Hollande plans new law to punish denial of Armenian genocide
Jul 07, 2012 16:34 EDT
French President Francois Hollande confirmed Saturday plans for a new law criminalising denial of the Armenian genocide with representatives of the Armenian community, the Elysee Palace said.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
 The entrance to the Élysée Palace | |
| Palais de l'Élysée (French) | |
|---|---|
| Building | |
| Location | Paris, France |
| Address | 55 rue du faubourg Saint-Honoré 75008 Paris, France |
| Client | Henri-Louis de la Tour d'Auvergne |
| Current tenants | President of France since 1874 |
| Construction | |
| Started | 1718 |
| Completed | 1722 |
