French Parliament facts for kids

Palais du Luxembourg

The French Parliament (which is Parlement français in French) is the main law-making body of France. It helps run the country. The Parliament has two main parts, like two separate teams working together. This is called a bicameral system.

These two parts are:

• The Senate (called Sénat in French)
• The National Assembly (called Assemblée nationale in French)

Each of these groups meets in a different famous building in Paris. The Senate meets at the Palais du Luxembourg. The National Assembly meets at the Palais Bourbon.

The National Assembly has more power than the Senate. This means its decisions often have a bigger impact on the laws of France.

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  Palais Bourbon, where the National Assembly meets.