Élysée Palace

The Élysée Palace is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of France. It is currently newsworthy due to two main reasons: a theft scandal and hosting diplomatic talks. A senior staff member, a silver steward, is facing trial for allegedly stealing valuable tableware, including Baccarat Champagne glasses and Sèvres porcelain plates, from the palace's collection. The stolen items were reportedly recovered. Simultaneously, the Élysée Palace served as the venue for a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron. This meeting underscores the palace's continued role as a center for international diplomacy, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The palace remains a symbol of French power and a key location for both domestic and international affairs.