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East Austin · East
French Legation Museum
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The oldest surviving building in Austin, a French diplomat's 1841 residence turned house museum with period furnishings and shaded gardens.
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- Neighborhood
- East Austin · East
- Address
- 802 San Marcos St, Austin, TX 78702
- Hours
- Check current hours ↗
- Website
- frenchlegationmuseum.org
- Price
- $
- Founded
- 1841
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