METRO GUIDE

Best Metro stations for Tuileries Garden

There is no single “correct” Metro stop for the Tuileries. The best station depends on which end of the garden you want and what you plan to do next.

Reviewed 2026-09-23

Tuileries Garden in central Paris

LINE 1

Tuileries

Simple central access from Rue de Rivoli.

LINES 1, 8, 12

Concorde

Best for the Orangerie and western garden.

LINES 7 / 14

Palais Royal / Pyramides

Useful for the Louvre and eastern side.

CLOSEST NAMED STOP

Tuileries station is the obvious central choice.

RATP lists Tuileries station on Metro line 1 as a direct option for reaching the garden. It places you on Rue de Rivoli beside the northern side of the Tuileries, useful for a visit focused on the garden itself.

WEST END

Use Concorde for the Orangerie and western Tuileries.

Concorde station serves lines 1, 8 and 12 and is convenient for Place de la Concorde and the western end of the garden. The Musée de l’Orangerie lists Concorde as its Metro stop, so this is a strong choice if the museum is part of your plan.

EAST END

Use Palais Royal or Pyramides for the Louvre side.

RATP and the Louvre list Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre and Pyramides among the useful stations for this area. They make sense if your Tuileries visit is being combined with the Louvre or Palais Royal rather than starting at the western end.

LIVE CONDITIONS

Check service before leaving.

Paris transport disruptions and security measures can temporarily close stations or prevent trains from stopping. Check RATP or Île-de-France Mobilités on the day, especially during major public events around Concorde.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the closest Metro station to Tuileries Garden?

Tuileries station on line 1 is the station named for the garden and is a direct option on the Rue de Rivoli side.

Which Metro stop is best for Musée de l’Orangerie?

Concorde is the museum’s listed Metro station and is convenient for the western end of the garden.

Which stop is best if I am also visiting the Louvre?

Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre or Pyramides can be convenient for the Louvre side, depending on your route.

OFFICIAL SOURCES

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Practical details can change. These official sources were used to review this guide.

PLAN CENTRAL PARIS

Make the Tuileries your starting point.

Pair the garden with the Louvre, a Seine cruise, a nearby hotel, or a full day exploring Paris.