PARK-GARDEN-PROMENADE

Domaine national du Palais Royal

Place Colette - 75001 Paris Louvre

Created by Cardinal de Richelieu in 1633, the Palais Royal and its gardens, a stone's throw from the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Gardens, were home to the royal families until Versailles was built. It was also at the heart of the French Revolution: occupied by Louis-Philippe d'Orléans, who was opposed to his cousin, King Louis XVI, the Palais Royal became the anti-Versailles of the French Revolution. Today, the estate is home to French institutions, two theatres, boutiques, art galleries and cafés. Prestigious and peaceful, the gardens are surrounded by a superb architectural ensemble that looks to the future, with contemporary sculptures by Buren and Bury. Commissioned from artist Daniel Buren, Buren's columns are located in the courtyard, near the garden and the Ministry of Culture. The 260 octagonal columns, striped in black and white, are well worth a visit and have become one of the symbols of Paris.

Opening times and prices

More info on free tickets for young people and children:

Free access for everyone.

More info on free tickets:

Free access for everyone.

More info on guided tours:

Duration: Two hours conducted by a speaker from the Centre of National Monuments. Reservations available for groups only: +33(0) 1 44 54 19 33 or by email [email protected] (from €105 to €140).

More info on rates:

Free access for everyone.

More info on opening times:

October-March: every day, 8am-8.30pm. April-September: every day, 8am-10.30pm.

Open on public holidays: