French pavilion

The French pavilion houses France's national representation during the Venice Biennale arts festivals.

Often described as "the Olympics of the art world", participation in the Biennale is a prestigious event for contemporary artists.

The Biennale parent organization also hosts regular festivals in other arts: architecture, dance, film, music, and theater.

Nations that own their pavilion buildings, such as the 30 housed on the Giardini, are responsible for their own upkeep and construction costs as well.

[1] The pavilion was built in 1912 and designed by architect Faust Finzi, chief engineer for the Venice municipality.