The Palais-Royal is a former royal palace which housed royal families up until the Palace of Versailles was built. The screened entrance court faces the Place du Palais-Royal, opposite the Louvre. Originally called the Palais-Cardinal, it was built for Cardinal Richelieu from about 1633 to 1639. The palace is surrounded by landscaped gardens with a large fountain, peaceful tree-lined walkways, flowerbeds and sculptures.