Tuileries Garden (Jardin des Tuileries)

The Basics

A sightseeing tour of Paris isn’t complete without a stroll through the idyllic Tuileries Garden. The park is a stop on many walking and bike tours. Combine a visit with Paris attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay, or Montmartre; take a tour of the Musée de l'Orangerie, home to Monet’sWater Lilies; or explore Paris with a private photographer and pose for photos by the park’s ponds and flower beds.

Things to Know Before You Go

• Tuileries Garden has three restaurants—La Terrasse de Pomone, Café des Marronniers, and Restaurant Le Médicis.

• There is no admission fee to enter the park.

• The park is fully wheelchair accessible.

How to Get There

The Tuileries Garden is located in Paris’ 1st arrondissement on the right bank of the Seine River. Bordered by Quai des Tuileries and Rue de Rivoli, the gardens offer a scenic route between Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées in the west and the Louvre Museum in the east. The closet metro stations are Concorde and Tuileries, both on Line 1.

When to Get There

The park is open all year and can get busy, especially on sunny afternoons. If you’re hoping to take photos and enjoy the views free from the crowds, aim for an early morning visit. Head to the park during the Fête des Tuileries summer fairground or enjoy festive illumination at Christmastime.

A Walking Tour of the Tuileries Garden

Start your walking tour from the Place du Carrousel, enjoying magnificent views of the Louvre Museum with its iconic glass pyramid. Stroll through the Carousel Gardens, past the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, then explore the tree-lined trails of the Tuileries Garden, stopping along the way to admire the many sculptures by French artist Aristide Maillol. Pause to take in the views by the lake, then continue past the Jeu de Paume gallery and Orangerie Museum to meet Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées, which stretches all the way to the Arc de Triomphe.

Ways to explore

If you want to experience Paris like a local, a scenic stroll through the Tuileries Garden followed by a coffee break at one of the poolside cafés is de rigueur. Pass through on a walking, biking, or e-scooter tour of central Paris and visit the Musée de l’Orangerie, home to Monet’s Water Lilies. Combine your visit with skip-the-line tickets to the Louvre, located at the eastern end of the park, or enjoy a view from the water on a Seine River cruise.

Accessibility

Step-free and ramp access is available throughout the garden, and there are plenty of benches and seating. The closest accessible Metro station is Concorde.

Age limits

None

What to pack

Camera, sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, reusable water bottle, scarf or blanket (if you want to lie on the grass)

What to wear

Comfortable shoes (this is one of Paris’ largest parks!), layered clothing (Paris weather is notoriously changeable)

Not allowed

Walking or sitting on the grass in the formal gardens (pay attention to the signs), all recreational transport (bikes, skateboards, roller blades, etc.), dogs (except for service dogs), live music and loudspeakers, drones, alcohol consumption (except at the restaurants/cafés)

Amenities

Restaurants, terrace cafés, ice cream kiosk, deck chairs (by the pools in summer), public restrooms (by the Louvre), drinking water fountains, children’s playground, free Wi-Fi hotspots

Address

The Tuileries Garden is located in Paris’ 1st arrondissement on the right bank of the Seine River, between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre. It is accessible on foot or by public transport from anywhere in Paris.

Driving

Driving in the 1st arrondissement, which falls within Paris’ Limited Traffic Zone, is prohibited for visitors, and fines apply. It’s still possible to take a licensed taxi to the park, but it’s usually quicker and cheaper to use public transport.

Public transportation

Ride the Metro to Concorde station (lines 1, 8, and 12) at the western end of the park or Tuileries station (line 1) at the eastern end. Bus 72 makes several stops along Rue de Rivoli and Quai des Tuileries.

Best times to visit

The gardens—and poolside seats—fill quickly when the sun is shining, so get there before midday to beat the crowds. For the best views, arrive about an hour before sunset.

Best days to visit

Midweek mornings are the quietest time to visit, but note that the Musée de l’Orangerie is closed on Tuesdays.

Best months to visit

It’s worth returning to the Tuileries Garden each season to enjoy the spring flowers, the fall foliage, and the summer and winter festivities.

Special events

The park hosts the Fête des Tuileries fair each summer from late June through August, and a popular Christmas market from mid-November through early January.