It was mainly built by the French in 1866 on the site of the old town. The entrance is on Samdech Sothearos Blvd via the Pavilion of Dancers. Opposite the entrance are the walls of the royal residence and the stable of the with elephant. The pagoda-style compound was built by the French, and since November 1991, has been home, once again, to Prince Norodom Sihanouk.The main building on the comp..