About Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre
Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre serves the Palais Royal gardens - one of the most beautiful and peaceful spots in central Paris, featuring arcaded 18th-century galleries, Daniel Buren's striped columns and the Comédie-Française theatre. The station also offers walking access to the Louvre and is notable for its Jean-Michel Othoniel decorative entrance - one of the most photographed Metro entrances in the world.
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Traveller Tips
- 1The Palais Royal gardens are free and extremely photogenic - try to visit outside lunch hours
- 2The Jean-Michel Othoniel glass bead canopy at the entrance is an iconic piece of public art
- 3Comédie-Française (France's national theatre, founded 1680) is directly on the square
- 4The arcaded galleries around the gardens house specialist shops and excellent restaurants
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
✓Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wi-Fi
Shops
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
Palais Royal Gardens
Comédie-Française
Louvre Museum (5 min walk)
Buren's Columns
Conseil d'État
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Zone 1
Travel Zone
Est. 1900
Step-free access available