A monument at the heart of French history, located in the center of the capital, the Palais-Royal estate awaits you on September 21 and 22, 2024, to reveal all its secrets. On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), several free tours will be organized to help you discover this Parisian jewel.
Built at Richelieu' s instigation in 1628, the Palais-Royal has played host to many a crowned head over the centuries. During her stay at the Palais-Royal, the regent Anne of Austria transformed the decor of the east wing, commissioning the large forged balcony at 6 rue de Valois.
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Remarkable for its H-shape, the monument never ceases to fascinate. It has undergone a number of transformations over the years, under the impetus of the Orléans family, who called on such prestigious architects as Hardouin-Mansart and Cartaud, and then of the government, which invited Daniel Buren, who caused controversy in 1985 with his work Les Deux Plateaux, located in the Courtyard.
After the fall of the Second Empire, the Palais-Royal became home to a number of administrative bodies: the Cour des Comptes, the Institut International de Coopération Intellectuelle (the forerunner of UNESCO), the Conseil Economique (now the Conseil Economique, Social et Environnement), before the Conseil d'Etat moved in in 1875, followed by the Conseil Constitutionnel in 1958 and the Ministry of Culture!
During this 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, visitors are invited to discover this Palais with its rich history, a jewel of architecture but also a major place of power in the capital!
For the European Heritage Days, the Ministry of Culture is opening its doors!
Come and discover the minister's office, the reception rooms and the contemporary works of art on display in these historic premises. A treasure hunt is available for children to accompany their visit.
No reservation required.
Entrance via Place Colette and the gardens of the Domaine national du Palais Royal.
To mark the European Heritage Days, the Ministry of Culture and 2Tonnes are teaming up to offer workshops to raise awareness of ecological issues.
These workshops, consisting of 45-minute interactive quizzes in groups, will raise awareness of the most effective ways to reduce one's carbon footprint, and inspire people to take action at their own level and with their own means.
Duration approx. 45 minutes, free access, outdoors.
Entrance via Place Colette and the gardens of the Domaine national du Palais Royal.
In 1692, Louis XIV presented the Palais-Royal to his brother Philippe d'Orléans. The estate remained in the hands of the Orléans family until the 19th century. They undertook major embellishment work, making their estate one of the most beautiful in the capital. Visitors can discover all the secrets of the estate during guided tours.
The Cardinal de Richelieu, minister to King Louis XIII, loved cats. A room in his palace was reserved for his fourteen companions.
During the European Heritage Days, come and make a cardboard cat figurine and choose which of the Cardinal's cats you'd like to take home... Lucifer, Félimare, Perruque, Mimi-Paillasson, Serpolet...
Fencing workshop - (5/13 yrs)
Come and cross swords with Cardinal de Richelieu's Musketeers, charged with protecting him!
"The fine dress of these soldiers was admired, as they were the most skilled and brave in the kingdom".
In 1624, Cardinal de Richelieu, who had just been appointed head of King Louis XIII's Council, acquired the Hôtel de Rambouillet, near the Louvre where the King resided, in order to build one of the capital's most beautiful palaces. Guided tours will give visitors the opportunity to discover this place!
Come and watch the parade of the Garde Républicaine mounted brass band to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Palais-Royal.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Palais Royal Garden
2 place Colette
75001 Paris 1
Prices
Free
Official website
www.domaine-palais-royal.fr
The Palais-Royal gardens in Paris, a Parisian favorite
