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Domaine National du Palais-Royal

1st Arr.

Built for Cardinal Richelieu in the 1630s, this elegant palace complex hides a two-hectare garden and the famous Colonnes de Buren: black-and-white striped columns that invite playful climbing and perfect photos.

Historic palace
Iconic photo spot
Peaceful garden escape
Family-friendly

Tips

🌿"I always found something so peaceful about Palais Royal" (Everyday Parisian)
💕"Paris' most romantic spot" (Off the Beaten Travel)

Domaine National du Palais-Royal

75001 Paris, France

Upcoming at Domaine National du Palais-Royal

Friday, Jun 12
À Box of Impressions

À Box of Impressions

June 12

Wander through the storied arcades of Palais Royal where contemporary art meets 17th-century grandeur. À Box of Impressions brings together revered artists for an experimental retrospective that feels right at home among Daniel Buren's iconic striped columns.

Visite commentée du Jardin du Palais-Royal

Visite commentée du Jardin du Palais-Royal

June 12 at 5:30pm

Step through the arcades into three centuries of garden history where Cardinal Richelieu once strolled and Colette found her muse. This free guided walk winds past poem benches and striped columns where kids now play, connecting classical French design with the writers who made this courtyard legendary.

Sunday, Jun 21
Jazz aux jardins du Palais-Royal

Jazz aux jardins du Palais-Royal

June 21 at 12pm

Jazz from Ella Fitzgerald to Miles Davis to Django Reinhardt fills the Palais-Royal gardens on June 21st. Free concerts, swing dancing, and garden promenades from afternoon through evening.