Along with the Jardin du Carrousel, it provides an unbroken series of formal gardens extending from the Louvre to Place de la Concorde. It is the largest and oldest French-style garden in the capital. It was formerly the royal and imperial residence of the Palais des Tuileries. It owes its name to the manufacture of tiles which previously took place here. The Jardin des Tuileries has been listed as an historic monument since 1914, and been given Unesco world heritage status together with the Seine quaysides.

Classical sculpture is a predominant feature of the garden and since 1998 modern sculpture too with notably works by Auguste Rodin, Henry Moore, Roy Lichtenstein, Jean Dubuffet and Giuseppe Penone. At the western corners of the garden are two identical buildings built during the reign of Napoléon III housing respectively a museum of contemporary art – the Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume, and the museum of modern art – the Orangerie. An ideal place to stroll at any time of year or sit and relax in a chair around one of the ornamental ponds, it also offers activities for children and adults. Every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday, free and unusual guided tours are organized in the garden.

Jardin des Tuileries

Place de la Concorde, Paris 1st - Metro Concorde / Tuileries

Description

The Tuileries Gardens get their name from the tile factories which previously stood on the site where Queen Catherine de Medici built the Palais des Tuileries in 1564. The famous gardener of King Louis XIV, André Le Nôtre, re-landscaped the gardens in 1664 to give them their current French formal garden style. The gardens, which separate the Louvre from the Place de la Concorde, are a cultural walking place for Parisians and tourists where Maillol statues stand alongside those of Rodin or Giacometti. The gardens’ two ponds are perfect for relaxation. The Musée de l’Orangerie, where visitors can admire the works of Monet, is located south-west of Tuileries. From March to December, free tours in French are organized. For lovers of candyfloss, rides and thrills, go to the Fête des Tuileries from June to August.

Entrance fees and modalities

Independent tour Unrestricted access.

Guided tour

Group tour Free access.

Free Free access.

Free for young people and children Free access.

Free and reduced for disabled people

Opening times

From the last Sunday in March to 31 May, and from 1 September to the last Saturday in September: 7am to 9pm. From 1 June to 31 August: 7am to 11pm. From the last Sunday in September to the last Saturday in March: 7.30am to 7.30pm. The public should start to vacate the premises 30 minutes before closing.

Details of opening times

Opening of ticket desks

Late opening

Exceptional opening 1 January, Easter, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, 8 May, Whitsuntide, Whit Monday, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November, 25 December