Bourse de Paris - Palais Brongniart is the neoclassic stock exchange building of the Paris city. Also known as the Temple of Money, the Bourse de Paris - Palais Brongniart was established by Napoleon in the year 1808.
The palace was constructed by architect Brongniart, guided by the instructions of Napoleon. It served as the main building of the Paris Stock Exchange from 1826 till the 20th century. The architecture of Palais Brongniart is majestic and neoclassical in style. The facade has statues with allegorical meanings representing Justice, Agriculture, Commerce and Industry. In 1909 Palais Brongniart was extended and Salle de la Corbeille was introduced. It has a circular room bordered with a railing and is known as the Corbeille. It is the place where the brokers used to stand. Bourse de Paris - Palais Brongniart was the center of financial activity in Paris.
Bourse de Paris - Palais Brongniart Attractions
Visitors are sure to enjoy the exhibits of Bourse de Paris - Palais Brongniart. On the 1st floor of the
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building tourists can go through the exhibits related to the architect of the palace. The room also displays various paintings representing the trading activities that prevailed in the Corbeille during earlier times when blackboards and chalks were used. In order to understand the modern operations of the Bourse activity, there are commentaries and films that help to bring out the role played by stock markets in the present times. Visitors can also learn about the computerized trading, floor trading, dissemination of market data, the markets and structures of Paris Bourse and much more.
The opening hours of Bourse de Paris - Palais Brongniart are 1:15 PM to 4 PM from Monday to Friday. It is closed on all bank holidays. Tours are conducted every 15 minutes and usually last for an hour. For group and guided tours, reservations should be made 1 day in advance. Visitors can find documentation on the building in foreign languages. Photography is completely prohibited inside the monument. Tourists can easily reach Bourse de Paris - Palais Brongniart, through Metro line numbers 9, 8 or 4.
Bourse de Paris - Palais Brongniart, with its stunning size and historical relevance attracts countless visitors.
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