Place du Palais-Royal
Paris
75001
Located next to the courtyard of the Palais Royal, the Royal Palace Garden is centered around a large fountain that beckons visitors to sit on its edge and enjoy its cool waters on a hot day. It was originally constructed in 1630 for Cardinal Richelieu and was much larger than it is today, as the modern (constructed in 1874, that is) addition of buildings on three sides of the gardens limit its footprint. Today, those buildings house restaurants, galleries, and shops; Paris' Bibliothèque Nationale is also located near the back of the garden.
