How slavery money built the Élysée, France’s presidential residence
· jessica phelan
AI Briefing
- • France's Élysée Palace was built with a fortune from the slave trade three centuries ago.
- • The palace is now the official residence of the French president.
- • Calls for France to acknowledge its legacy of slavery are mounting.
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The Élysée Palace, the official residence of the French president, was built with a fortune amassed in the slave trade. The palace was constructed three centuries ago.
The French government is facing calls to acknowledge the legacy of slavery, including its role in building the Élysée Palace, as the country comes to terms with its past.
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