French Legation, Austin

Name: French Legation
Address: 802 San Marcos St, Austin, 78702-2647, United States
Telephone: +1 512-463-7096

#44 among attractions in Austin

Museum, History museum, Historical place, Event space

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Built: 1841 (183 years ago)Coordinates: 30°16'1"N, 97°43'56"W

Address

802 San Marcos StEast Austin (Central East Austin)Austin 78702-2647 United States

Contact

+1 512-463-7096

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Day trips

French Legation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Texas State Cemetery, Mexic-Arte Museum, Cathedral of Saint Mary, Paramount Theatre.

~1910 ftE
Cemetery
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Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
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0.4 miW
Nightlife, Cinema
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0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
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~1660 ftW
Theater, Comedy club, Nightlife
Esther's Follies, Austin
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~1480 ftW
Music venue, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Emo's, Austin
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0.4 miW
Museum, History museum, O. Henry
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Shopping, Department store
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0.6 miNW
Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is French Legation open?

French Legation is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 1 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 1 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 5 pm
Friday 1 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to French Legation?

Nearby attractions include Victory Grill, Austin (7 min walk), Red River Cultural District, Austin (7 min walk), Emo's, Austin (8 min walk), Esther's Follies, Austin (8 min walk).

How to get to French Legation by public transport?

The nearest stations to French Legation:

Train

Downtown (11 min walk)
Plaza Saltillo (11 min walk)

Bus

619 15th/Brackenridge • Lines: 670 (15 min walk)
Megabus (19 min walk)