Paris Project
Published on Nov 21, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
LE PALAIS ROYAL
- The Palais-Royal, originally called the Palais-Cardinal, is a palace located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.
- popular Palais-Royal Gardens.
Photo by FroZman
WHO WAS INLOVED?
- The current garden is somewhat smaller than originally designed in 1630 for Cardinal Richelieu due to the construction of 60 arcaded buildings on three sides of the park by Louis-Philippe d'Orléans in 1874.
- The buildings around the garden now house restaurants, deli shops and galleries.
Photo by Natalia Romay Photography
DATES
- Its origins date back to the medieval period, and its present structure has evolved in stages since the 16th century.
- It was a seat of power until king Louis moved moved to Versailles in 1682, bringing the government with him.
Photo by byb64
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
- The Palais Royal was to become even more important in the early years of the eighteenth century when Louis XIV died in 1715,
- It's one of the oldest buildings and most expansive in Paris.
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FACTS
- the national library of deposit, with a collection of more than 30,000,000 items (14 million books and publications).
- During the revolutionary period, Philippe d'Orléans became known as Philippe Égalité and ruled.
Photo by Jean Lemoine
