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The inner court yard - the Cour d'Honneur - of the Palais Royal.
Place du Palais-Royal, 75001 Paris
Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre
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1. An arcade surrounds the gardens behind the Palais.
2. The gardens behind the Palais.
A Bit of History
The Palais Royal began as a small and private theater in the residence of Cardinal Richelieu.
It was designed by the architect, Jacques Lemercier. This theater became known by the name of
the residence, the Palais Cardinal. It was the first theater in France with movable scenery
wings and a proscenium arch.
Its first production was Jean Desmeret's Mirame in 1641.
Following
Richelieu's death, the palace became royal property. It was then used for courtly entertainment.
In 1660, Moliere and his troupe used the theater for their productions until the death of Moliere in 1673.
After Moliere's death, Jean-Baptiste Lully used the Palais Royal for his Academy of Music and their opera
productions. The theater burned down in 1763. It was rebuilt but burned down again in 1781.
The area was then redeveloped into an amusement area by its owner the Duke de Chartres. It contained
a number of theaters, many called the Palais Royal at various times.
Place du Palais-Royal, 75001 Paris
