French Legation

The French Legation is a historic legation building in eastern Austin, Texas, built in 1841 to represent the French government in the new Republic of Texas.

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Opening hours: Tuesday—Sunday 11:00 AM—4:15 PM
Type: Museum
Description: historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas
Also known as: “French Legation House”, “French Legation Museum”, and “French Legation, Texas”
Address: 802 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX 78701

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Texas State Capitol and Texas State Cemetery.

Texas State Capitol

Government building

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The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Texas State Capitol is situated 3,800 feet northwest of French Legation.

Texas State Cemetery

Cemetery

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The Texas State Cemetery is a cemetery located on about 22 acres just east of downtown Austin, the capital of the U.S. state of Texas. Originally the burial place of Edward Burleson, Texas Revolutionary general and vice-president of the Republic of Texas, it was expanded into a Confederate cemetery during the Civil War. Texas State Cemetery is situated 1,900 feet east of French Legation.

Franklin Barbecue

Restaurant

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Franklin Barbecue is a barbecue restaurant located in Austin, Texas, founded in 2009 by Aaron Franklin. The restaurant has sold out of brisket every day since its establishment and has attracted a national following. Franklin Barbecue is situated 1,200 feet north of French Legation.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rainey Street Historic District and Austin.

Rainey Street Historic District

Neighborhood

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The Rainey Street Historic District is a street of historic homes, many of the bungalow style, in downtown Austin, Texas. Rainey Street is positioned near Lady Bird Lake and Interstate 35 in the southeast corner of downtown.

Austin

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Austin is a city of about 1,054,000 surpassing Fort Worth to become the 4th most populous city in Texas. It is on the southeast edge of the Hill Country region of Texas, making it the fourth-largest city in the state and the 11th-largest in the country.