At the heart of the city, facing the Louvre, the Tuileries Garden is Paris's largest and oldest French-style garden. Once the garden of the Palais des Tuileries — a former royal and imperial residence that no longer exists — this beautiful creation by André Le Nôtre still draws crowds of strollers and joggers. Enter from the Carrousel Gardens side (Louvre). Then take the Grande Allée to admire the vista opening onto the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, and La Défense. Wander off onto one of the side paths to stroll beneath the trees and discover numerous art installations. If you get tired, plenty of chairs are available free of charge throughout the park — though be warned, competition for a free seat can sometimes be fierce. If you're lucky, try to grab a seat around the Bassin Octogonal, facing Place de la Concorde. Art lovers can admire statues by Maillol, Cain, and even Rodin. In the southwest corner, the garden is also home to the Musée de l'Orangerie (where Monet's Water Lilies are on display). The Jeu de Paume (a photography and image exhibition center) sits directly across from the museum.
Highlights
The sculptures
The Tuileries Garden is above all an "open-air museum." On display for the public are sculptures by great artists such as Rodin, Giacometti, and even Jean Dubuffet.
The Orangerie
The Musée de l'Orangerie is a museum located within the Tuileries Garden, housing Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. It features works by famous painters such as Claude Monet and Paul Cézanne.
The Ferris wheel
A must-see attraction during the year-end holidays in Paris, the Ferris wheel is set up in the Tuileries garden. From its cabins, you can admire the French capital from a height of 70 meters.
The Carrousel Garden
The Carrousel Garden is separated from the Tuileries Garden by the Tuileries terrace, which was built by Ieoh Ming Pei, the architect behind the pyramid. The Carrousel Garden currently displays 20 sculptures by the artist Aristide Maillol.
Infos pratiques
Tips
To enjoy a free guided tour of the garden, visit on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays at 3:30pm, from April through the end of October.
How to get there
The easiest way to reach the Tuileries Garden in Paris is to take metro line 1 to the "Tuileries" station, or lines 8 or 12 to the "Concorde" station. You can also take RER C to the Musée d'Orsay station, then cross the Seine via the Passerelle de Solférino.
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