 Bourse de Paris (La)Buy, sell, buy...
Address: Palais Brongniart - Place de la Bourse
75002 - 2nd Arrondissement
Paris
Nearest Bus or Train:métro: Bourse
Open Hours:1:30-4p M-F (Guided Tours only)
This palace, whose size is simply stunning, was built by Brongniart at the request of Napoleon I in 1808. It has been housing the Stock Exchange since 1826. The majestic neoclassical façade is perfectly in keeping with its importance in the life of the capital. The allegorical statues represent Commerce, Justice, Agriculture and Industry. The building was extended in 1909 and the Salle de la Corbeille was added. The corbeille (a circular room surrounded by a railing, against which brokers would stand) has today been replaced by computers, but the room remains buzzing and exciting.
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