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This landscaped garden links the Louvre to Place de la Concorde, offering tree-lined paths, fountains, and statues alongside a central café. Visitors can expect a peaceful escape amid manicured lawns and gravel walkways, with occasional attractions like a Ferris wheel.
It's a popular spot for a quiet stroll or rest between museum visits.
✨ Reasons to go
- 1Laid out in the 17th century by André Le Nôtre, the landscape architect behind Versailles' gardens
- 2Connects the Louvre to Place de la Concorde, forming part of Paris's historic axis
- 3Hosted the Olympic cauldron, shaped like a hot-air balloon, during the Paris Olympics
💡 Good to know
- 1Free and open-air, so simply walk in
- 2visit early morning or early evening for fewer crowds and better light for photos near the Louvre and Place de la Concorde.
⏱️ Typical visit
1h
🕰️ Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
🚶 Walking intensity
Active — lots of walking
Address
Hours
- Monday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Saturday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Sunday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM



