The palace was the centre of the Savoyard royal court. It was the home of the royal family. It was greatly remodelled by Christine of France during the seventeenth century. The building was worked on by the famous architect Filippo Juvarra. The complex also includes the "Palazzo Chiablese" the home of the former Duke of Chablais. The Palace was also redecorated by Marie Jeanne of Savoy.