The Tuileries Garden is a public garden located between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.
Created by Catherine de' Medici as the garden of the Tuileries Palace in 1564, it was eventually opened to the public in 1667 and became a public park after the French Revolution. In the 19th and 20th centuries, it was a place where Parisians celebrated, met, strolled and relaxed.
Areas of special interest:
- Orangerie, Jeu de Paume, and West Terrace of the Tuileries
- Le Grand Couvert of the Tuileries
- Grand Carré of the Tuileries
- Moat of Charles V Terrasse
- Jardin du Carrousel
Visitor Info
Rating
★ 4.6 60,000 reviews
Visit Time
~45 min
Best Time
Spring (April–June) when flowers bloom
Insider Tips
- · Rent a toy sailboat at the central pond — a classic Paris experience
- · The garden connects the Louvre and Place de la Concorde, making it a pleasant walking route
- · Grab a chair by the fountains for a quintessential Parisian rest stop
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