BNP Paribas Headquarters on Boulevard des Italiens

The headquarters of BNP Paribas, France’s largest bank, is quite an architectural gem. Construction began on the present building in 1926, on the site of a former headquarters for the company. You can get a glimpse of the building when walking down Boulevard Haussmann in the 9th Arrondisement.

Medallions representing each of the 5 continents and a beautiful sculpture on the facade:

The entrance:

And the boardroom inside still retains the original layout.

BNP Paribas Headquarters is located at 16, Boulevard des Italiens. All photos by Michelle Young.