Tuileries Garden FAQ: rules, drones, picnics, weddings & more

Yes. The official Louvre information lists entry to the Tuileries as free.

Closing time changes by season: the Louvre currently lists 19:30 in winter-season months, 21:00 in spring/autumn shoulder months and 23:00 in June, July and August. Visitors are asked to leave 30 minutes before closing.

Yes. Two year-round public toilet areas are listed, with four additional blocks during summer. The Louvre says they are free.

Tuileries station on line 1 is a direct central option. Concorde is useful for the western end and Orangerie; Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre or Pyramides can suit the Louvre side.

About 60–90 minutes gives you time to walk, sit and notice sculpture without rushing. A direct crossing can be much shorter.

Yes. The Louvre describes long-running family activities in the garden, most concentrated on the Rue de Rivoli side.

The Louvre visitor regulations prohibit circulation on two-wheeled vehicles inside the garden.

No. Smoking is listed as prohibited in the garden regulations.

Accessible public toilet cubicles are provided, and several public-transport approaches are available. Check live transport accessibility and official Louvre guidance for your individual needs.

Yes. Exceptional closures can occur for major public events or security reasons. Check the official Louvre garden page if your visit date is fixed.

No. Louvre garden rules prohibit circulation on scooters, roller skates and skateboards, and the current visitor rules also prohibit unicycles and two-wheel circulation inside the garden.

Not for normal recreational or open-category flying. Outdoor drone flights in Paris are prohibited without the required authorisation, and Paris airspace is subject to special restrictions. Professional or specially authorised operations must follow the applicable aviation and prefectural approval process.

Yes. The Louvre explicitly says picnics are permitted in the Tuileries Garden. Use the paths, terraces and seating areas rather than the lawns, which visitors are asked not to walk or sit on.

Pets are not permitted through the main garden areas, except on the terraces. Assistance dogs are allowed under the applicable accessibility rules.

No. The Louvre rules prohibit feeding birds, and the wider garden regulations protect the animals living in the gardens.

No. The Louvre's current visitor rules prohibit walking or sitting on the lawns in the Tuileries Garden.

No. Picking vegetation is prohibited. The garden rules are intended to protect the planting, trees and historic landscape.

No. Bathing or paddling in the garden basins is prohibited, and visitors should not walk or run on the basin edges or enter the basins.

No. Camping and camping equipment are prohibited, and the garden closes each evening. Visitors may not remain in the garden outside public opening hours without authorisation.

You cannot simply reserve part of the public garden or organise a formal event without permission. Temporary occupation requires prior written authorisation or a contract with the Louvre. The Louvre does make certain Tuileries spaces available for approved private festive, cultural and professional events, so contact the Louvre events team to ask whether your proposed event can be accommodated.

Casual personal photography is generally compatible with an ordinary visit, but professional photography and filming require prior written authorisation from the Louvre. If you are bringing a professional photographer, crew, lighting or other equipment, check with the Louvre in advance.

No. Visitors must not touch, climb on or sit on the sculptures or their bases.

You can use the movable garden chairs, but the Louvre rules prohibit taking them outside the garden.

Yes. The Louvre currently lists the traditional little sailboats at the Octagonal Grand Basin as a family activity, with a rental charge. Availability can be seasonal, so check the official garden page if this is a must-do activity.

Ball games are generally prohibited. The garden regulations make a limited exception for foam-ball games on the Esplanade des Feuillants and the Carré du Sanglier, subject to staff instructions.

Yes. The Louvre's garden regulations allow hand sketching and easel painting provided you do not obstruct other visitors and do not enter areas closed to the public.