Royal Palace of Paris (Reign of Two Queens)

The Royal Palace of Paris is the official residence of the French royal family at the city of Paris, although now used only for state ceremonies. Situated between Palace Embankment and Palace Square, It is the largest functioning royal palace and the largest by floor area in Europe. Queen Clarisse and the royal family do not reside in the palace, choosing instead the significantly more modest Boulogne Palace on the outskirts of Paris.

The palace is now open to the public, except during state functions, although it is so large that only a selection of the best rooms are on the visitor route at any one time, the route being changed every few months. An admission fee of €13 is charged; however, at some times it is free. The palace is owned by the French state and administered by the Patrimonio Nacional, a public agency of the Ministry of the Presidency.