A tour of the French Legation Museum provides a glimpse into the life of the French ambassador during the Republic of Texas. The grounds are also a beautiful spot for a picnic with mom on Mother's Day, surrounded by beautiful trees, an old carriage house a little bit of Texas history.
Occupying 2 1/2 acres on a hilltop above downtown, this small museum with attractive grounds is a good place to pass the odd moment and explore Austin's French connection. The only difficulty is making sure that the moment falls within the museum's limited hours. The main attraction is the original house dating from 1841, the oldest surviving house in Austin still standing in its original...
On a hill overlooking downtown Austin, find a house that time forgot.:
In Short
Built in 1841, the Legation is the oldest standing building in Austin. It was originally the location for the first French ambassador to Texas during the early days of the Texas...