The Tuileries Garden is one of the oldest parks in Paris. A model of the so-called “French-style” gardens, it owes its current appearance to André Le Nôtre, who had already distinguished himself at Vaux le Vicomte and then who created the gardens of the Palace of Versailles.
The Tuileries are one of the most beautiful parks in Paris. Ideally located, it is good to rest after a stroll in one of the museums that surround it (the Louvre, Orsay or the Orangerie) or after the descent of the Champs Elysées. If it is not the Parisian park richest in activities for children (no puppets, no ponies…), on the other hand its very central location makes it a very pleasant haven of peace for a lunch break or snack for example.
Lots of activities for kids
- Children will love running around in its wide alleys and on its lawns
- There are: merry-go-round, trampoline, swings, rental of miniature sailboats on the basin located on the Place de la Concorde side.
- Please note that all these activities are paid for
- Playground for children
A very nice park for the older ones
- Adults will enjoy strolling through its French-style alleys
- The Tuileries is also an open-air sculpture museum since it is possible to admire, in addition to Rodin’s famous Kiss and Maillol’s statues, works by Louise Bourgeois, Giacometti, Henry Moore and Jean Dubuffet…
Restaurants and refreshment stands
- 3 restaurants are located in the Tuileries Gardens: La Terrasse de Pomone (open all year round according to the opening hours of the Jardin des Tuileries) – Café des Marronniers (open Monday to Sunday from 7 am to 9 pm) – Restaurant Le Médicis (Lunch 10:30 am to 5 pm and Dinner 5 pm to 7 pm)
- Refreshment stands complete the offer and right next door are Angélina and Ladurée, 2 famous tea rooms where you can have cakes to eat in or take away to eat in the Tuileries