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The Palais-Royal was built in 1633 by Cardinal Richelieu, who gifted it to the crown. After his death, it became the residence of royal figures, including Louis XIV in his youth. In the 18th century, the Palais-Royal’s arcades turned into a hub of cafés, theaters, and political debate, playing a central role in the French Revolution. Today, it houses the Conseil d’État, the Constitutional Council, and the Comédie-Française, while its gardens remain open to the public as a symbol of Parisian elegance.

The Parc de Sceaux, designed in the 17th century by the legendary landscape architect André Le Nôtre, remains one of France’s finest examples of classical garden art. Its grand north-south and east-west perspectives, monumental hydraulic works like the Grand Canal (over one kilometer long), the Octogone, and the Petit Canal still dominate the landscape four centuries later. Historic structures—including the Pavillon de l’Aurore, the Orangerie, castle basins, moats, and the Petit Château—enrich the park’s character and reflect the elegance of the Grand Siècle.

Commissioned by Queen Marie de Medici in 1612,
the Jardin du Luxembourg was inspired by the Boboli
Gardens of Florence. Centered around the Palais du
Luxembourg (now the French Senate), the 25-hectare
park offers classical French and English-style gardens,
ornamental fountains, and nearly 100 statues.
A beloved Parisian retreat, the garden serves as a
vibrant cultural and social hub, featuring art exhibitions,
concerts, and public leisure spaces.