Inside France's Élysée Palace, the French presidential residence that's larger than the White House and the Palace of Versailles

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Though France is known for its decadent landmarks, the presidential mansion dwarfs many of the country's other iconic sites in design and power.

The Élysée Palace, which is larger than the White House and the Palace of Versailles, has served as a lavish symbol of official power and diplomacy since 1873.

See inside the massive historic landmark that isn't as easily accessible as the nearby Eiffel Tower or Arc de Triomphe.

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