Paris
is inspired by Palais du Luxembourg, Paris, France
Inspired by a real place
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
A fashion show and a secret auction take place inside the fictional Palais de Walewska, a grand palace beside the Seine.
The real place
IOI level designer Jacob Mikkelsen said he looked at Paris palaces and settled on the Palais du Luxembourg, because its exterior ledges suited climbing. The real palace was built in 1615 to 1645 for Marie de' Medici and is now the seat of the French Senate.
Visiting
The Jardin du Luxembourg is a free public park and gives the best views of the façade. Tours of the palace interior are limited to set dates, so check the Senate's website first.
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