Luggage storage Domaine National du Palais-Royal

The Palais-Royal and its bag rules

Visiting the Palais-Royal with a bag often means deciding between its own storage desk and a nearby drop-off, especially when entry rules limit what you can carry.

The Centre Pompidou bans larger bags outright, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann has no general lockers, and Châtelet-Les Halles lacks an official left-luggage service, so sorting out storage before you arrive makes the day simpler. The Palais-Royal is a former French royal palace located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. The central garden of the Palais-Royal, known as the Jardin du Palais-Royal, serves as a public park. Entry to the courtyard, gardens, and arcades of the Palais-Royal is free for all visitors, and no tickets or reservations are required for a self-guided visit. The Domaine national du Palais-Royal is open daily from 8:00 to 22:30 between April 1 and September 30, and from 8:00 to 20:30 between October 1 and March 31. A typical visit to the Palais-Royal, including walking through the courtyard and gardens, lasts between 30 and 60 minutes. Suitcases and large bags are not allowed inside the Théâtre du Palais-Royal. Visitors are permitted to bring only one bag, such as a handbag or backpack, with a capacity of 25 litres or less into the Théâtre du Palais-Royal. The Palais-Royal–Musée du Louvre metro station is approximately a 2-minute walk from the Palais-Royal. The Palais-Royal provides masonry access ramps to enter the garden and has a removable ramp available for visitors with reduced mobility. With Stasher, you can store bags from €1.49 per bag a day at 20+ locations near the Palais-Royal.

Some top Stasher locations near the Palais-Royal include:

• Local office, 2 min walk · open 08:00–20:00 most days · rated 5/5 (3,000+ reviews)
• Local shop, 3 min walk · open 09:00–18:00 every day

Nearby points are hosted by local offices, cafés and local venues. Of the nearby points, 4 stay open late. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to €12,000. Stasher storage near the Palais-Royal can be booked through the website or app.

Nearby sights with their own bag policies

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann has no general luggage lockers, though its free Hands-Free Shopping service stores in-store purchases while you browse. Printemps Haussmann offers a similar "mains libres" service and an in-store shipping option so you can avoid carrying extra luggage inside.

The Centre Pompidou prohibits bags, suitcases, or containers larger than 55 cm long, 20 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. Its historic building is closed for major renovation works from September 2025 until 2030, so check what's actually open before planning a visit with bags. Large baggage items exceeding 55x35x20 cm are not permitted inside the Palace of Versailles.

RER line B provides a direct rail link from Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle 2 TGV.

Getting around and where to store bags

Châtelet-Les Halles doesn't have its own official left-luggage or locker service. Stasher bookings around the Palais-Royal are busiest on Monday and Sunday and in May and September, so booking ahead at those times is a good idea. Most drop-offs are booked between 08:00 and 11:00, so allow a little extra time if you arrive then.

The neighbourhood is served by the Châtelet-Les Halles station, which provides access to RER lines A, B, and D, and Metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14.