Paris Photo Essays: Palais-Royal

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I’d seen so many pictures of the Palais-Royal online before visiting Paris, and seeing it in person was such a pleasure. palais-royal-5134

The actual building known as the Palais-Royal was built around 1629 as a palace for royalty – nowadays it houses government offices, a theatre, restaurants, and shops. Besides the amazing architecture of the building itself, there are beautiful gardens, sculptures, fountains, and allees to take in, making it a really lovely spot to sit and just relax for a while. The black and white columns are an art installation entitled Les Deux Plateaux, mounted in 1986 by artist Daniel Buren, and I love how their modernity contrasts with the architecture of the palace.

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photography by Jacqueline Clair

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  1. April wrote:

    I was just there last week! I did not take such gorgeous photos, though.

    Published 1.4.17 · Reply
    • York Avenue wrote:

      That’s wonderful, I bet it was beautiful!

      Published 1.9.17 · Reply
  2. elena wrote:

    You need to sell these!!!!!!!!!!

    Published 1.4.17 · Reply
    • York Avenue wrote:

      Thanks Elena, maybe I will add some to the shop!

      Published 1.9.17 · Reply
  3. Andrew wrote:

    These pictures are absolutely amazing!!

    Published 1.7.17 · Reply
    • York Avenue wrote:

      Thank you thank you…soon you will see it in person again! 🙂

      Published 1.9.17 · Reply