Jardin du Palais-Royal, Urban park in 1st arrondissement, Paris, France
The Jardin du Palais-Royal extends across formal French gardens with symmetrical pathways, fountains, and carefully maintained hedges between colonnaded buildings.
Cardinal Richelieu established this garden in 1633, which later became a royal residence before opening to the public during the French Revolution.
The garden includes 260 black and white striped columns by Daniel Buren, creating an outdoor art installation that marks the southern entrance.
The garden opens daily from sunrise to sunset, with direct access from the Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre metro station on lines 1 and 7.
A solar-powered noon cannon, installed in 1786, continues its tradition of marking midday with a mechanical timing system.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1633
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 75001 Paris, France 75001 Paris
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-22:30
Phone: +33147039216
Website: https://domaine-palais-royal.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.86500,2.33775
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
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