Residences of Power

Discover 55 of the world's greatest presidential and royal residences, from the Élysée Palace to Buckingham Palace, from the White House to Beijing's Forbidden City.

For each residence: photo, historical description, construction date, floor area, current resident and location on an interactive map.

FEATURES 55 residences across 40 countries on 5 continents Interactive world map with all palaces Photo quiz: identify residences from their images Filter by continent: Europe, Americas, Asia, Africa Detailed profiles: history, architecture, fascinating facts Bilingual French and English

Monarchies or republics, medieval castles or modern residences, this guide takes you to the heart of power on five continents.