Tuileries Gardens
Nicest Park near the Louvre

Tuileries Gardens called the Jardin des Tuileries is the best park in Paris. Beautiful green gardens became one of the most popular attractions for children and grown-ups.

A playground, a carousel, two ponds

You can hire small sailing boats, ride pony

In the summer go to the best funfair with rides, stalls and a huge ferries wheel where you have a wonderful view of Paris.

A walk in the Tuileries

The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel was built by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate the battle of Austerlitz.

The Carroussel Gardens discover twenty statues by Aristide Maillol. The Terrasse overlooking the garden.

The Grand Carre the central lake was only for the people living in the palace. A little bit further two small lakes, a statue a Tiger Vanquishing a Crocodile and a Tigress Bringing a Peacock to Her Young.

The Grand Couvert is a woodland area with 20th century sculptures.

The Feuillants Esplanade is near the Rue de Rivoli with mulberry trees planted under Henri IV going to the Jeu de Paume and the Musee de l'Orangerie.

The Grand Bassin was designed by Andre Lenotre.

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The Palace

Early XVI century there was a factory of clay (tuileries mean tiles)

The Palais des Tuileries was a real palace. After her husband death, a palace was built for Catherine de Medicis in 1564 to remind her native Tuscany. And also because she enjoyed so much sumptuous parties. In 1649 Andre Le Notre gardener for Louis XIV and designer of Versailles Gardens designed the straight lines of the gardens and sculpted trees of the Tuileries.

Musee de l'Orangerie

The building was for the orange trees of the Tuileries Gardens in 1852. Claude Monet has chosen to install the great wall of Water Lilies. The museum was opened to the public in 1927.

The Orangerie, don't miss the new Contemporary exhibit. A Museum specially for visitors who like Impressionist paintings. Admire one of the famous painting, Monet's Nympheas. Enjoy a musical tour of the Water Lilies on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 5 pm.

Closed to the Arch there are nudes statues from Aristide Maillol. And a little further statues of Rodin and Le Pautre.

Closed on Tuesdays. English guided tour (1h30) (for individual visitors). Every Monday and Thursday at 2:30 pm

La Nuit des Musees Museum Night on Saturday, May 14 from 19 pm to 1 am (free admission for everyone).

The Jeu de Paume

Next to the gardens, the Jeu de Paume was a former tennis court built in 1861. Now a Museum is an exhibition of photography and images from the 19th to the 21 century.

Opening hours Tuesday from noon to 9 pm, Wednesday to Sunday until 7 pm. Closed Monday.

Open daily all year around. June-Aug. form 7am to 11pm. Your kids will appreciate the Amusement Park from June 26- Aug 22.

The kids will love this garden with green grass and shade. In the center you find several cafes where you can buy drinks and sandwiches. The funfair is one of the last traditional ones with a carousel of 1900.

You shouldn't miss the delectable hot chocolate of Angelina under the Arcades. This tearoom is well-known around the world! Angelina combines the pleasure of the eyes and taste buds. Brunch on Sunday is number One!

The address 226 Rue de Rivoli. By metro Tuileries.
Open Weekdays 8 am to 6:45 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 6:45 pm.

Top Tips of the Tuileries Gardens

- It is free

- Takes over 1 hour for the visit

- Cafe Very north side of the central path, almost always full with nice weather

- Bring enough water with you

- Funfair at the Tuileries Gardens mid June to end of August 2011



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