Tuileries Garden
park · Paris
- Address
- Place de la Concorde, 75001 Paris
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Public garden.
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About
Public garden between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde. A place for Parisians to stroll, meet and relax.
History
Created by Catherine de' Medici in 1564 as the garden of the Tuileries Palace. Opened to the public in 1667 and became a public park after the French Revolution.
Good to know
- A natural walking link between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde.
Nearby
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Louvre Museum
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Palais Garnier
landmark · 1.0 km
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Pont Alexandre III
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Musée Rodin
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