Elysee palace

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Though France is known for its decadent landmarks, the presidential mansion dwarfs many of the country's other iconic sites in design and power.

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The youngest son of Nicolas Sarkozy threw a tomato and other objects at a police woman standing outside France's presidential residence, it emerged today.

Three centuries of history The beginnings of the Élysée Palace At the start of the 18th century, Paris was thriving, and many private mansions were built

Francois Hollande (right) this morning officially took over the French Presidency from Nicolas Sarkozy (left). He will later head off to Berlin for showdown talks with his German counterpart Angela Merkel.

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Francois Hollande (right) this morning officially took over the French Presidency from Nicolas Sarkozy (left). He will later head off to Berlin for showdown talks with his German counterpart Angela Merkel.