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The imposing stone building intrigues and fascinates on Royal Street! Did you know that this former private mansion built in 1880 for Mrs. Casteleyn, fitted out by the Count of Hespel, has been the property of the Banque de France since 1891? You will learn more about the history of the place and the Hespel family, but also discover the current activity of the Banque de France during this two-way visit.

Guided tour in french only.

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This tour is conducted in French on Fridays 29 January and 26 February at 2.30 pm.
The number of a valid national identity card or passport must be provided for each participant at the time of booking.
A valid national identity card or passport must be presented on the day of the tour.
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts.
A reduced rate is available upon presentation of valid proof of eligibility for: under-18s, students, jobseekers, recipients of the French RSA minimum-income benefit, people aged over 63, families of more than 5 people, people with disabilities and one accompanying person, as well as greeters.
This tour is free for children under 6 and qualified tour guides (upon presentation of their professional card), subject to booking.
The tour may be cancelled if there are not enough participants.

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