Orchestre De La Garde Républicaine

Orchestra of the French Republican Guards ("Garde Républicaine"), who are part of the French Gendarmerie. French republican guards are responsible for providing guards of honor for the State and security in the Paris area. The Orchestra was founded in 1848 and can perform in various configurations : Orchestre d'harmonie, String orchestra, and Symphony orchestra. Not to be confused with Musique De La Garde Républicaine, who is a specific section of musicians from the first infantry regiment.