Faced with the Palais du Louvre Cardinal Richelieu is built this palace with a large garden. panoramic cafe paris. On the death of Cardinal he returned to the young Louis XIV who lived, hence its name. Modified the 19th century gardens were surrounded by buildings with shops and galleries. The Royal Palace now houses many administrative services, as the Council of State, and the Constitutional Council. palais royal place 360. The square is sometimes used for temporary exhibitions.