The Palais-Royal (French pronunciation: [pa.lɛ ʁwa.jal]) is a former royal palace located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France. The screened entrance court faces the Place du Palais-Royal, opposite the Louvre. Originally called the Palais-Cardinal, it was built for Cardinal Richelieu from about 1633 to 1639 by the architect Jacques Lemercier. Richelieu bequeathed it to Louis XIII, and Louis XIV gave it to his younger brother, the Duke of Orléans. As the succeeding dukes of Orléans made such extensive alterations over the years, almost nothing remains of Lemercier's original design.
The Palais-Royal now serves as the seat of the Ministry of Culture, the Conseil d'État and the Constitutional Council. The central Palais-Royal Garden (Jardin du Palais-Royal) serves as a public park, and the arcade houses shops.
Monday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Thursday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Friday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Saturday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Sunday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Hugo Pedro-Martins | Mar 2, 2018
Another French landmark and gorgeous place. It has a garden on the back which lends itself to beautiful pics. Sometimes there are artists playing or singing there.
Markku Suominen | Jan 25, 2018
Really nice place for expositions. I visited the Gauguin expo which was very well done. It's advisable to buy a ticket beforehand.
George Brittain | Jan 27, 2018
Art installation surrounded by a beautiful building with adjoining balconies. Go early for fewer people and better photos!
Tony Daley | Dec 31, 2017
Right in the heart of Paris . Next to the national theatre and the LOUVRE . Walking distance from Notre Dame de Paris . And the Paris Opera . A good place to sit on a bench and enjoy Paris . Plenty of restaurants and shops if you need that , and plenty of parks and gardens . The metro line one is right there . Enjoy .
Marie-Claude Harvey | Jan 10, 2018
Great place to take pictures. The kids enjoyed. Worth a visit.
Rémi Romac | Apr 13, 2018
Very nice garden and place to hang out. Very romantic there is a music boxes shop in the corner and loads of coffes and shops. A place filed with history.
Stephanie Tanaka Chang | Mar 29, 2018
Cool place to run around the black and white columns. If you go further in, there is a park where you can sit surrounded by shops. Flowers, shrubs and statues in the middle with a couple of rows of trees lining each side.
George Fligkos | Apr 2, 2018
Very nice place with a lively square and nice cafés, also the corner shop with miniature soldiers of historic figures and battles is worth taking a look, just beside café Le Nemours
Brandon Yoon | May 8, 2018
I mean it need no explanation. It is a fancy place. Cost no money to enter and it just is fun to kill time. Photos from standing on top of the columns will be find here. Good for all ages.
Mátyás Polgár | May 27, 2018
Nice interior garden with a fountain and roses. Rows of trees provide some shade, the building is pretty. Rather calm despite the occasional crowd. Definitely a nice place to see if you're in the area or if interested, but unless the above apply, there's no need to make a detour. The Louvre is practically minutes away by foot.
Christian Pedersen | May 15, 2018
A wonderful small park with a fountain in the middle surrounded by gorgeous buildings. The perfect breathing space in the middle of the city. A must every time I'm in Paris. Enjoy the photo options at your own risk.
Chanya Niyomsith | May 20, 2018
I had a nice short visit here. It can be quite busy and noisy when theres lots of people. But once theres no one around it is a very interesting space. A modern elements among historic architecture. I went there around April and even though the weather is gloomy and rains a little, I still find this place nice.
Наташа Иксарова | May 27, 2018
Parc is wonderful every time of year!!!!! With cafe Kitsune where the best coffee in the city is prepared, a lot of flowers and Parisian style. Love watching men playing pétanque or respectful ladies having their lunch, children playing with their mommy or very proud dogs walking their master))))
Mai C. | Jul 3, 2018
Grab a snack and find a place to sit. You're going to love hanging out here especially in the Spring and Summer. Flowers everywhere!
Shimone de Wet | Jun 19, 2018
The buildings is absolutely stunning. It gets very busy, so I would say try and go early in the morning to really appreciate the beauty of this place.
Armen K | Jul 28, 2018
The food was good but pricey. The price did not match the food compared to other Parisian restaurants. The service was standard. The ambiance was good. It is good to try once or business dinner. I wouldn't frequent the restaurant regularly.
constance paw | Jul 5, 2018
My childhood garden. I spent so much time there that I just can't dislike this place. There are luxury shops but also old medal shops or toys shop. You can see famous people but also a lot of kids playing on the Burren's columns. Enjoy your walk under the lime trees.
Anne Owens | Aug 2, 2018
Nice quiet park to eat lunch and people watch. The architecture and striped columns are very popular with models and photo shoots.
Wander is a travel search engine that allows you to find the perfect travel destination that fits your budget and preferences.
Cheap travel packages from Emporia
Cheap travel packages from Mc Connell Air Force Base (IAB)
Cheap travel packages from Salina Municipal (SLN)
Cheap travel packages from Marshall Army Air Field (FRI)
Get compensated for late flights
The Ultimate Long Haul Flight Guide
Winter Wonderland: Top Destinations for Winter 2018
The Ultimate Travel Checklist!
What is it about Inspirational Travel Quotes?
Top Destinations for a Romantic Getaway