Tuileries Garden: reviews and guided tour pricing

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Place de la Concorde, 75001 Paris, France
Place de la Concorde, 75001 Paris, France
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Jardin des Tuileries à Paris
Tuileries
Statue des Tuileries

Visiting the Tuileries Garden

Located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris between the Louvre Museum and the place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Garden remains the largest and oldest formal French garden in the capital. A favorite spot for walks and culture among locals and visitors alike, it gets its name from the tile factories that once occupied the site before making way in 1564 for the royal residence, which no longer stands. It was Catherine de' Medici who decided in 1564 to create a vast Italian-style garden featuring a fountain, a menagerie, and the Palissy Grotto, later adding an orangery and a silkworm nursery. It served as a popular leisure spot and hosted lavish celebrations. Later on, Louis King XIV instructed his head gardener, the renowned André Le Nôtre, to draw inspiration from the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte to redesign the grounds.

A central allée, reflecting pools, and numerous marble statues were added, along with an equestrian riding ring and various attractions. While the Grand Carré features 19th-century sculptures, those along the allée de Diane date back to the 17th century. The two smaller basins are decorated with animal sculptures, and the grand rond showcases mythological creations. Among the most famous pieces, do not miss Mercury and Renown Riding a Winged Horse by Antoine Coysevox.

The wooded area includes two exedras, a sort of outdoor conversation parlor equipped with seats and benches. Inviting visitors to stroll and wander, the space is home to 800 trees, some of which are centuries old. You will spot various types of oaks, along with elms, alders, ashes, yews, poplars, lindens, horse chestnuts, plane trees, maples, and white mulberries. In the Grand Carré, you will also find hackberry trees, Judas trees, copper beeches, horse chestnuts, orange trees, and magnolias. Finally, flowers are well represented, with gardeners planting 7000 bulbs every year.

Despite the fire that destroyed the palace in 1871, the Tuileries Garden kept its prominent role in Parisian life. It hosted events such as the very first auto show in 1898. Free guided tours in French run from March to December, and a summer carnival sets up shop in July and August right at the foot of the Ferris wheel.

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Opening hours

Open daily during the following hours:
- September to March: 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- April and May: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- June to August: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Hours are indicative and subject to change

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Reviews of the Tuileries Garden

Summary of 12 reviews
4.8/5
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4.8
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4.9

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#5
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Perfect for chilling all afternoon

The Tuileries Garden is one of my favorite places to relax in Paris. Sitting on the green chairs and enjoying the sun is priceless! Its proximity to the Louvre Museum is also a huge plus. You find everything here: people reading, others chatting, or some who, like me, are just happy doing nothing at all.

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A popular and lively park

The Tuileries Garden is a very pleasant park for a walk or a rest. Depending on the time of year, you might find yourself right in the middle of a Christmas market or at the heart of a big, lively fair in August. I especially love being able to run into tourists from all walks of life, and it is this diversity that is part of the garden's charm. It remains a very popular spot, however, and is therefore very crowded.

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A must-see garden

Very beautiful park right in the center of Paris. It is ideal for taking a walk, reading a book in the sun, or grabbing a coffee at the kiosk. In the summer, there is a funfair, and in the winter, you can find the Christmas market. The park is well maintained and set up with chairs to sit by the fountains. Just remember to check the hours, because the park closes earlier in the winter.

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Very lively

The Jardin des Tuileries is one of the largest parks within the city limits of Paris. It is where the fairground or the Christmas market are held. You run into both tourists who have come to visit the Louvre and locals who are having a picnic at the first rays of sunshine. However, it seems less clean and family friendly to me than other smaller and quieter parks in Paris. It still remains a true institution!

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Must-see

The Tuileries Garden is one of the must-see spots in Paris. Its central location makes it easy to get to. The site is really pleasant, even if it is often very crowded. It is the perfect place for a stroll and to admire the fountains. It is not just a garden, but a cultural venue in its own right.

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Very pleasant

I was lucky enough to go for Easter, and the spring atmosphere was perfect! We could see little ducks, it was adorable! It is really a beautiful park, a green oasis in the capital. The statues and architecture give it a very elegant feel. The perfect place to read by a tree and soak up the sun!

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A breath of fresh air in the heart of Paris

Close to the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, the Tuileries Garden is easy to walk through during a visit to the center of Paris. Even though it is not very large, you can enjoy this peaceful space for a nice break near the fountains where little remote-controlled boats sail. Along the way, the garden lets you admire the splendid perspectives of Le Nôtre, remarkable statues, and the majestic Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. It also gives access to the Musée de l’Orangerie, which houses Monet’s sumptuous Water Lilies, which you should not miss, as well as the Olympic flame. Good news, it will be presented every summer, from June 23 to September 14, until the Los Angeles Olympics.

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Tuileries Garden, a garden designed like a museum

The gardeners at the Tuileries take their inspiration directly from the temporary exhibitions at the Louvre to design the flower beds. For me, the Tuileries are the heart of Paris. You can find a quiet spot, read a book, have a picnic, feed the ducks, or rent a little wooden boat on the pond near the Concorde. It is a little paradise right in the middle of Paris. You really cannot find a more central meeting place. Just a heads up, the park closes at 7:30 PM in the middle of winter. And of course, there is the funfair in the summer and the Christmas market, though I will admit it gets pretty crowded.

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Central and pretty

Right in the heart of Paris, this is a French-style garden with lawns, flowers, fountains, statues, and views of the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe. Really nice for picnics!

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Beautiful setting

Refreshing lawns, statues, fountains, flowers, but above all a splendid setting. The Louvre on one side, the view of the historic axis on the other, with the Arc de Triomphe and La Défense.
Bonus: a fairground with the Ferris wheel, rides, sweets...

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Peace, quiet, and beauty!

This park, with its beautiful statues, fountains, and groves, is the perfect place to rest or read in total peace on the chairs provided, or for those who prefer something more rustic, the well-manicured grass is waiting for you!

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Nice place to relax

This beautiful French-style garden is located right near the Place de la Concorde. You can admire the stunning flowers and sculptures that decorate the grounds. It is an ideal spot to take a little nap under the trees, comfortably settled in a lounge chair! You can also enjoy some delicious ice cream there with friends during the summer.

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