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Palais-Royal Gardens

Palais-Royal Gardens Paris France 48.865236 2.3372016
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Outdoor Activity / Park

Review

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Party Earth Review: After a day of shopping on Rue de Rivoli or a cultural dip into the Louvre, nothing beats a refreshing reprieve in the serene and slightly surreal gardens behind the Palais-Royal, the former childhood home of Louis XIV. The crème de la crème of French society used to hang here in Louis’ time, and while the palace itself is not open to the public, the gardens are open to all. Accessed via the Place Colette – a square named for the famous French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette – visitors find themselves in the midst of a fantastical art installation created by French artist Daniel Buren. His striped columns of various heights dot the courtyard and offer an irresistible temptation for tourists in search of the perfect photo op. The exquisite gardens beyond the courtyard feature a bucolic fountain, modern art exhibits scattered about on the lawns, flower-bordered rectangles of grass, and manicured pathways perfect for leisurely walks. Properly refreshed, visitors can venture back into the bustle of Paris, or just spend hours behind the Palais-Royal Gardens nursing a book and dreaming of royalty.

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Neighborhood:

Les Halles / Rivoli - 1er / 2eme

Address:

Place du Palais-Royal
Rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
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Metro:

Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre

Hours:

Sunrise to sunset

Recommended as:

 Day Spot
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Palais-Royal Gardens Review

Tip from Emma:

“Take the time to fully appreciate the art and architecture in this park – it’s like a free museum! The best time to go is late afternoon, just before the end of the work day when there is almost no one there and visitors practically have the place to themselves.”

The Scene

After a day of shopping on Rue de Rivoli or a cultural dip into the Louvre, nothing beats a refreshing reprieve in the serene and slightly surreal gardens behind the Palais-Royal, the former childhood home of Louis XIV.

Les Halles / Rivoli - 1er / 2eme, Paris – After a day of shopping on Rue de Rivoli or a cultural dip into the Louvre, nothing beats a refreshing reprieve in the serene and slightly surreal gardens behind the Palais-Royal, the former childhood home of Louis XIV.

The crème de la crème of French society used to hang here in Louis’ time, and while the palace itself is not open to the public, the gardens are open to all.

Accessed via the Place Colette – a square named for the famous French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette – visitors find themselves in the midst of a fantastical art installation created by French artist Daniel Buren. His striped... read more →

Crowd

People of all ages and types. A younger crowd tends to gather by the fountain, while families congregate on the small grassy areas.

Entertainment/Music

Relaxation.

Food/Miscellaneous

Many cafés are located around the perimeter of the garden and on Place Colette.

Prices

Café prices vary by venue.

Dress

Casual.

Hot Nights/When to Go

This popular park is full seven days a week.

Close By

Rue de Rivoli, Louvre Museum, and Rue Saint-Honoré.

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