How slavery money built the Élysée, France’s presidential residence

The Élysée Palace, home to France's presidents, was built three centuries ago with wealth drawn from the slave trade, RFI English reports. As France continues to reckon with its colonial-era history, pressure is building for official recognition of that origin and other legacies of slavery embedded in the country's landmarks. Advocates say acknowledging the palace's past is part of a broader push for historical accountability.

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