Location
802 San Marcos Street
Austin, TX 78702
Parking lot located at 900 East 9th Street
737-226-1454
Contact us
See map
Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
Grounds: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Museum: 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Last admission at 4:15 p.m.)
Tickets
Adult $7
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $6
Child (6-17) $4
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $14, each additional child $1
Programs
Guided Tours
School Tours
Group Tours
One of the oldest houses in Austin, the French Legation opened in 1841 as a home and diplomatic outpost for the French chargé d’affaires to the Republic of Texas, Alphonse Dubois, after France recognized the Republic of Texas as a sovereign nation. The site tells the story of Texas’ settlement and the growth of one of the capital city’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
See the Site
Plan Your Visit
See everything there is to do at the French Legation, and other local attractions.
French Legation History
Alphonse Dubois de Saligny (1809-1888) was a secretary to the French legation to the United States who saw financial opportunities in the new Republic.
Rent French Legation
Generations of families have celebrated their special occasions at the French Legation, the oldest recorded residence in Austin.
Support the Friends of the French Legation
Friends of the French Legation is a "Fiscally Sponsored Project" of the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (a 501(C)(3) nonprofit charitable organization). Your gift will directly support this organization.
Take a Virtual Tour
Explore the site from anywhere with our interactive virtual tour.
Events at French Legation
East Austin Historic Resource Survey Launch Party
Tuesday 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.Join the Texas Historical Commission and the Austin Historic Planning Office for an evening of stories and jazz - meet your neighbors and share places that matter to you for the East Austin Historic Resource Survey.
French Galette Workshop
Saturday 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Join the French Fold for a relaxed, hands-on workshop and learn how to make authentic savory buckwheat crêpes from scratch (galettes), a beloved specialty from France.
Staged reading of "The American Revolution" by Kirk Wood Bromley
Sunday 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.The Zahir presents The American Revolution, a verse play by Kirk Wood Bromley, that follows General George Washington on his quest to defeat the British Empire and secure independence.
Support Our Historic Sites
Make a gift to the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting the historic sites of the THC.
Donate