Location
802 San Marcos Street
Austin, TX 78702
Parking lot located at 900 East 9th Street
737-226-1454
Contact us
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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.
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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.
Events at French Legation
Family History Day
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Honor and share your family history at the French Legation’s Family History Day!
Petits Texans: French Language & History Camp
Monday 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Petit Texans are invited to join the French Legation's half day French Language & History Camp. This passport to frontier Texas is lead in partnership with Education Française Austin teachers to guide ages 8 through 10 on a fun learning journey to explore where Texas meets France.
Petits Texans: French Language & History Camp
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Petit Texans are invited to join the French Legation's half day French Language & History Camp. This passport to frontier Texas is lead in partnership with Education Française Austin teachers to guide ages 8 through 10 on a fun learning journey to explore where Texas meets France.
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