The palace and its gardens are named from the "Tuileries," or tile-making factories, that were near where the palace was erected. Catherine de Medici hosted magnificent dinners and high-society soirees in the Jardin des Tuileries, which was surrounded by high walls and filled with fountains and statues. She called it her "little Italy." The Jardin des Tuileries is a large public park in Paris, France. It is located between the Palais-Royal and the Champs-Élysées and extends for more than 1 kilometer (0.6 miles). The garden was created at the end of the 17th century when Louis XIV moved his court from the old Palace of Versailles to the newly built Palace of Fontainebleau. The new court followed the example set by King Henry II of England and began holding lavish parties which continued through the night under the stars in the beautiful forest surroundings. The Tuileries then became the place where noblemen from all over Europe came to be entertained by the French king. In 1715, after the death of Louis XIV, the palace was inherited by his great-grandson, Louis XV, who made few changes to it. In 1778, during the revolution, the palace was given to the people of Paris and was used as a residence by various members of the National Assembly. In 1791, after the revolution was over, it was restored to the royal family again.