The French Embassy

This building, also known as Arenzana Palace, was built in 1880 by Francisco de Cubas y González, architect of the San Fernando Academy of Fine Arts. This handsome palace was acquired in 1882 by the State of France from the Count of Fuente Nueva de Arenzana. Located near Paseo de Recoletos, it's currently included on the list of monuments considered to be of historical-artistic interest. In the 20^th century, it became the residence of French Ambassadors in Madrid.

Since the 20th century, it has been the residence of the French Ambassadors in Madrid, although it currently houses the Defence Attaché of this diplomatic mission. The mansion is located on a street corner, with a small front garden. Its main facade displays a ponderable balance of neoclassic style, with the central section jutting out slightly. The decoration is Neo-Renaissance in style, although made with inexpensive materials such as stucco and cement.