Formerly the home of US Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge from 1963 to 1967

Salon Saigon

Ho Chi Minh City


Housed in a splendidly restored French-colonial mansion – a building that was the home of US Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge from 1963 to 1967 – Salon Saigon is a venue for art exhibitions and cultural and musical events. The spacious downstairs lounge also includes an excellent library with English, French and Vietnamese books on the history and culture of the country. Check the website for upcoming events and exhibitions.


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