. An illustrated and descriptive guide to the great railways of England and their connections with the Continent . ace is open to the public, and, strange as it may seem, much frequentedby some of the lower orders of Paris. The dramatic force of death has anoverwhelming fascination for some minds. It is well to avoid visiting the place unless the nerves are strong. 318 ^^^ J tri5- Pa 7is. PALAIS ROYAL. Originally called Palais Cardinal; it was built by Cardinal Richelieu,who made it a present to his sovereign, Louis XIIL, and then its namewas changed to the one it at present bears. At difteren
. An illustrated and descriptive guide to the great railways of England and their connections with the Continent . ace is open to the public, and, strange as it may seem, much frequentedby some of the lower orders of Paris. The dramatic force of death has anoverwhelming fascination for some minds. It is well to avoid visiting the place unless the nerves are strong. 318 ^^^ J tri5- Pa 7is. PALAIS ROYAL. Originally called Palais Cardinal; it was built by Cardinal Richelieu,who made it a present to his sovereign, Louis XIIL, and then its namewas changed to the one it at present bears. At difterent periods of itshistory it has been famous for social and political developments. Herewere celebrated the orgies of the infamous Regent and Philip Egalitc. Inthe early part of the first Revolution the gardens were much frequented bythe most violent politicians of the day, and it was here that the tricolorcockade was first assumed. The general plan of the Palais Royal is aparallelogram, with the gardens and fountain in the centre. A militaryband plays here in the summer-time from 6 to 7, and from 10 to 11. The. IAl Al^ Ki i. Al,. L3^^ more general features of the Palais Royal at the present time are its arcades,restaurants, and shops for jewelry and articles de Paris. The Palais Royalis well worth a visit, it only for a lounge. The cheaper restaurants are onthe first floor, and the prices are marked in plain figures at the may be pointed out that the usual price for breakfast is two francs, whilstthat for dinners is two francs seventy-five centimes. These restaurants aremuch used by the inhabitants of Paris—a sure test of excellence and mo-deration in charge. Whilst speaking of restaurants. It is well to remember the RestaurantsDuval, some twenty of which are scattered throughout Paris, and are remark-able for their cleanliness, cheapness, and the substitution of waitresses forwaiters. The change in attendance is considered a distinct all the Duval Rest
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