GARDEN PERSPECTIVES
The Grand Carré
Near the Louvre, ponds and flowerbeds give the garden a formal opening.
Discover moreFOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY
The pleasure of
a little exploring.
Grand perspectives. Quiet corners.
There is more than one way to enjoy the garden.
FIND YOUR OWN PACE
A place for every kind of pause.
BENEATH THE TREES
The Grand Couvert
A wooded middle section offers a different, shaded atmosphere.
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AN OPEN-AIR GALLERY
Art along the way
Sculpture brings another layer of discovery to a garden walk.
Discover moreRead more at the Louvre’s guide to the garden ↗.
A GREENER PARIS
The nicest thing to do?
Sometimes, very little.
Find a little shade. Listen to the leaves. Leave the next thing on your list for later.
For a slower visit, choose our quiet escape: an easy walk, a pause by the water, and time to simply enjoy where you are.
Create a Quiet EscapeART & CULTURE
Let the garden be the beginning.
Combine an outdoor wander with a little more art. Visit the institutions’ own websites for their programmes and admission details.
01 / THE LOUVRE
A wider world of art.
Continue your discovery with the Louvre’s collections and exhibitions.
Visit the Louvre ↗02 / MUSÉE DE L’ORANGERIE
A moment with Monet.
Discover Monet’s Water Lilies and the museum’s wider programme.
Visit the Orangerie ↗03 / JEU DE PAUME
A different perspective.
Explore photography, cinema, and contemporary art.
Visit Jeu de Paume ↗A LITTLE CURIOSITY GOES A LONG WAY
Look up. Look closer. Look again.
Notice the shapes of the trees, the rhythm of the paths, and the way the light changes on the water. A garden walk becomes something different every time.
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