Sale of the House of Latin America: the end of an era
The Banque de France is putting up for sale the prestigious Maison de l'Amérique Latine, an emblematic place of Parisian political life for eighty years.
Quick Look
The House of Latin America, a Parisian institution created by General de Gaulle and a center of political life, is put up for sale by the Bank of France, revealing difficulties in the financial management of the State.
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Why It Matters
The House of Latin America was created under the leadership of General de Gaulle. It became an essential meeting place for the French political class for eight decades.
“The end of an era”: behind the scenes of the highly coveted Maison de l’Amérique Latine sale
INVESTIGATION - Created under the leadership of General de Gaulle, the House of Latin America is put up for sale by the Bank of France. It is the end of a Parisian address frequented for eighty years by the entire political class and whose precarious management illustrates the bad accounts of the State.
Open Questions
- What is the sale price set by the Banque de France?
- What will be the future use of the building?






